Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches
A simple and satisfying Mexican open-faced sandwich featuring bolillo bread, refried beans, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Grain(1)
- bolillo bread- 2 pieceshalved, fresh
Legume(1)
- refried beans- 200 gcanned or homemade, warmed
Dairy(1)
- cheese- 100 gshredded Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or your favorite melting cheese
Sauce(1)
- salsa- 4 tablespoonsyour favorite salsa, for topping, fresh
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Prepare the Bread
Preheat your broiler. Halve the bolillo bread horizontally. Spread 200 g of refried beans evenly over each half.
For a crispier mollete, lightly toast the bread halves before adding the beans.
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 100 g of shredded cheese generously over the refried beans on each bread half.
Oaxaca cheese is traditional, but Monterey Jack or cheddar also work well.
Broil Until Melted
Place the molletes on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly toasted. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
Keep a close eye on the molletes while broiling, as they can burn quickly.
Serve
Remove from the broiler and top with 4 tablespoons of your favorite salsa. Serve immediately.
Add other toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, or sour cream for extra flavor.
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