How To Freeze Refried Beans Using A Container
Here's a quick guide on how to freeze refried beans in a container. Tip: Use small containers for faster freezing and thawing.
Equipment
- A slotted spoon
- Clean airtight, freezable containers
- A teaspoon
- Olive oil (or another cooking oil)
- Freezer labels
- A permanent marker
- Space at the back of your freezer
Instructions
- Let the refried beans come to room temperature. If you put hot refried beans straight into the freezer, the container can break because of a dramatic change in temperature.
- Fill the container with refried beans. Important: leave 1 inch of room at the top of the container to let the frozen beans expand.
- Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil) over top of the refried beans to protect them from freezer burn:
- Seal the container, write today’s date on a freezer label and stick it to the container.
- Store the container at the back of the freezer. Avoid putting the container in the freezer door, which isn’t as cold as the rest of the freezer.