Refried Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
salt and pepper (taste first before adding salt due to the bacon)
cheese (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Fry bacon in a medium sized skillet until just crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside until cool enough to break into tiny pieces.
Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving the bottom of the skillet well coated. Return the bacon pieces back to the skillet on low heat.
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the beans into the pan. Reserve liquid.
Add garlic and onion powder.
Mash all contents, adding reserved liquid until desired consistency is reached.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in cheese.