What to make with black beans and cheddar: 17 easy dinners

These 17 dinners all use black beans and cheddar. The quickest is Microwave black bean burrito bowl, on the table in 10 minutes. 11 of them are simple enough for a first try. Under each one is what else you’d need, not counting salt, oil and spices.

Dolly says: In the app, tell me what’s in your kitchen and I’ll plan the whole week around it, then list only what’s missing.

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  Microwave black bean burrito bowl

  Also needs frozen corn, microwave rice pouches, salsa and 2 more.

  10 min

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  Smashed black bean quesadillas

  Also needs flour tortillas.

  20 min

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  Taco salad

  Also needs 85/15 ground beef, tomato paste, salsa and 4 more.

  25 min

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  Instant Pot black bean taco pasta

  Also needs yellow onions, garlic, taco seasoning and 4 more.

  30 min

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  Instant Pot canned chicken and rice

  Also needs yellow onions, garlic, chicken broth and 4 more.

  35 min

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  Crispy black bean burgers

  Also needs rolled oats, large eggs and hamburger buns.

  40 min

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  BBQ chicken cornbread casserole

  Also needs butter, rotisserie chicken, bbq sauce and 4 more.

  45 min

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  Sheet pan BBQ chicken salad

  Also needs chicken breasts, frozen corn, red onions and 6 more.

  45 min

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  Southwest chicken mason jar salads

  Also needs boneless chicken thighs, frozen corn, red bell peppers and 5 more.

  45 min

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  Taco soup

  Also needs yellow onions, pinto beans, 85/15 ground beef and 6 more.

  45 min

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  Sheet-pan nacho potato wedges

  Also needs russet potatoes.

  50 min

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  Instant Pot chili

  Also needs yellow onions, green bell peppers, garlic and 5 more.

  55 min

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  Turkey chili

  Also needs yellow onions, red bell peppers, garlic and 5 more.

  55 min

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  Air fryer loaded potato skins with black beans

  Also needs russet potatoes, green onions and sour cream.

  65 min

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  Black bean tamale pie

  Also needs yellow onions, green bell peppers, garlic and 5 more.

  65 min

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  Crockpot chicken taco soup

  Also needs yellow onions, pinto beans, frozen corn and 5 more.

  380 min

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  Slow cooker baked potatoes with black beans and cheese

  Also needs russet potatoes, salsa, green onions and sour cream.

  490 min

Dinners from what you already have

Dollop looks at what’s in your fridge and cupboards, plans a week of dinners around it, and writes a grocery list with only what you still need.

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