*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Mexican Bean & Cheese Pockets

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:05
Categories    : Mexican Cuisine                  Quick Dinners/Kids

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      can           refried beans -- heated
   8      7"            tortillas
     1/2  cup           scallions -- sliced
   8      ounces        Monterey jack cheese w/jalapenos -- shredded
   1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
                        Salsa -- optional

Wam tortillas in microwave (or in oven at 350, wrapped in foil, for 5
minutes).

Put tortillas side by side on a work surface.  Place a heaping tablespoon of
warm refried beans in center of each tortillas.  Top with 1 tablespoon
scallions, then 1 heaping tablespoon cheese.  Fold 2 opposite sides of each
tortilla toward center, overlapping slightly.  Fold remaining 2 sides toward
the middle.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium low heat.  Brush with oil.  Place 4
tortillas pockets smooth side up in skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side or
until golden and crisp.  Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining pockets.
 Serve hot with salsa for dipping.

Ingredients may be changed to suit individual taste.

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