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### Loaded Pinto Beans and Cornbread: A Hearty and Flavorful Comfort Food
There’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting plate of **Loaded Pinto Beans and Cornbread** to satisfy your cravings. This classic Southern dish is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family dinner, feeding a crowd, or simply craving a hearty, flavorful meal. The combination of savory, tender pinto beans and a slightly sweet, buttery cornbread creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors, while the “loaded” toppings add an extra layer of richness that elevates the dish to new heights.
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### Why You’ll Love This Recipe
1. **Comforting and Hearty**: Pinto beans are rich in protein and fiber, while the cornbread adds a touch of sweetness and warmth.
2. **Loaded with Flavor**: With toppings like cheese, sour cream, and bacon, each bite is bursting with flavor.
3. **Easy to Make**: This recipe is straightforward, requiring minimal prep time and simple ingredients.
4. **Perfect for Meal Prep**: Loaded Pinto Beans and Cornbread make great leftovers and can be easily stored for future meals.
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### Ingredients
#### For the Loaded Pinto Beans:
– **2 cans pinto beans** (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
– **1 small onion**, finely chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 bell pepper**, diced
– **1 teaspoon chili powder**
– **1 teaspoon cumin**
– **½ teaspoon paprika**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1 cup chicken or vegetable broth**
– **1 tablespoon tomato paste**
– **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese** (for topping)
– **1/2 cup sour cream** (for topping)
– **4 slices cooked bacon**, crumbled (for topping)
– **Chopped green onions** (for garnish, optional)
#### For the Cornbread:
– **1 cup cornmeal**
– **1 cup all-purpose flour**
– **1 tablespoon sugar**
– **1 tablespoon baking powder**
– **½ teaspoon salt**
– **1 cup milk**
– **1 large egg**
– **¼ cup melted butter**
– **1 tablespoon honey** (optional, for added sweetness)
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