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Refried-Bean Nacho Cup

Name: Refried-Bean Nacho Cup
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ready-to-eat refried beans; 2 tbsp hot water; 2 tbsp cheese sauce; 2 tbsp salsa; 1 cup tortilla chips; 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos

About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · Hot water

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Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe

The useful hack in this cup is layering: thick beans support chips, while cheese and salsa bring moisture only where needed. It is a small meal designed to be eaten as soon as it is assembled.

Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. TDCJ Commissary Price List.

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Equipment: Heat-safe bowl or mug; clean spoon; measuring cup and spoons; safe hot-water source. Use the cooking equipment required by the product label.

Ingredients

3/4 cup ready-to-eat refried beans
2 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp cheese sauce
2 tbsp salsa
1 cup tortilla chips
1 tbsp pickled jalapenos

Method

Mix beans with hot water until easily spoonable.
Divide half the beans between two bowls and add half the chips.
Repeat layers with remaining beans and chips.
Add cheese, salsa and jalapenos and serve immediately.

The useful detail

Keep chips large enough to scoop; fine crumbs make the bottom heavy.

When the store is different

Use drained whole beans, mashed thoroughly.

Serving & handling

Prepare starches fresh and follow package cooking directions. Serve promptly; hydrated grains and mixed meals require proper handling. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.

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Sources & editorial note

Texas Department of Criminal Justice — TDCJ Commissary Price List, TDCJ. Official inventory, Texas. Source scope and limits.

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