cheese-topped mashed beans

noun

UK /tʃiːz tɒpt mæʃt biːnz/

US /tʃiːz tɑːpt mæʃt biːnz/

Mashed beans with melted cheese on top.

For dinner, we had cheese-topped mashed beans with warm tortillas.

SYNONYMS

cheesy refried beans bean and cheese mash melted cheese beans cheese-covered bean puree

RELATED WORDS

refried beans frijoles bean dip queso burrito filling

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A simple comfort food made by mashing cooked beans and sprinkling cheese over them before serving.

She made cheese-topped mashed beans as a quick side dish.

3. A topping or filling for tacos, tostadas, or nachos consisting of mashed beans and melted cheese.

The tostada was piled high with cheese-topped mashed beans.

4. A budget-friendly meal common in home cooking, often made from leftover beans.

We turned last night's beans into cheese-topped mashed beans for lunch.