This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.


1 can (16 ounce size) refried beans
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1 package (1.25 ounce size) taco seasoning mix
1 small onion, chopped
3 drops hot sauce
Combine the beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, onion, and hot sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix well.
Cover the dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir well. Cover again and microwave for another 3 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.
Serve warm with tortilla chips.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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reviews & comments
July 24, 2013
6 minutes is too long at least in my microwave. I microwaved it for 2 minutes, stirred, then 1 1/2 minutes more and it was heated through.
December 16, 2009
Quite salty but good. I alternated the recipe I added another can of refried beans and some cheese.
May 30, 2007
this recipe is awesome! quick and super easy. taste great... and only took me 10-15 minutes