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Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches, a Mexican recipe
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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.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 24 July 2026

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Serves
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Per serving
502kcal
Difficulty
easy

Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 2 and takes 15 minutes (5 minutes prep, 10 minutes cooking). It uses 4 ingredients across 4 steps. Each serving provides about 501.51 calories.

Ingredients

4 ingredients for 2 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Lavash Breadhalved, fresh2 pieces

    LAVASH BREAD

    Breads & Bunssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 2 pieces, halved, fresh

    Per 100 g

    Calories304 kcal
    Protein10.7g
    Carbs60.7g
    Fat1.79g
    Fiber1.8g

    Common portions

    1 g28 g
    BaseCarrierWrapNeutralYeastyMild
  • Raw Sprouted Navy Beanscanned or homemade, warmed200 g

    Bean

    PulsesBeans

    In this recipe: 200 g, canned or homemade, warmed

    Per 100 g

    Calories67 kcal
    Protein6.15g
    Carbs13g
    Fat0.7g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    cup 1 undetermined104 g
    Main proteinThickenerFiber sourceEarthyNuttyMild
  • Cheeseshredded Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or your favorite melting cheese100 g

    Cheese

    Milk and milk productsFermented milk products

    In this recipe: 100 g, shredded Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or your favorite melting cheese

    Per 100 g

    Calories356 kcal
    Protein24.9g
    Carbs2.22g
    Fat27.4g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    oz 1 undetermined28.35 g
    package (7 oz) 1 undetermined198 g
    Flavor enhancerFat sourceMain proteinSavoryUmamiTangy
  • Medium Tequila Salsayour favorite salsa, for topping, fresh4 tablespoons

    MEDIUM TEQUILA SALSA, MEDIUM

    Dips & Salsasr_legacy

    In this recipe: 4 tablespoons, your favorite salsa, for topping, fresh

    Per 100 g

    Calories45 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs9.09g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    1 g33 g
    Flavor enhancerDipToppingSpicyTangySavory

What you’ll need

3 tools across 4 steps.

  • knife (if cutting)Essentialstep 1
  • baking sheet (if roasting)Essentialstep 3
  • broilersteps 1, 3

Method

  1. 1

    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.

    Timer: 2 minbroilerknife (if cutting)
  2. 2

    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.

    Timer: 1 min
  3. 3

    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.

    Broil: 4 minbaking sheet (if roasting)broiler
  4. 4

    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.

    Timer: 1 min

Nutrition

Per serving, across 2 servings.

Nutrition for Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories501.5 kcal1003 kcal
Protein27.2 g54.3 g
Carbohydrates65.4 g130.7 g
Fat15.8 g31.7 g
Fibre1.4 g2.9 g
Sodium791.1 mg1582.2 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

SavoryUmamiSaltyEarthyCreamy
Salty
3 out of 5
Umami
4 out of 5
Rich
3 out of 5

Texture

SoftCreamyChewyMelty

Mood

Comfort foodQuick easyHealthy feel

Good for

LunchSnackBreakfast

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches take to make?
About 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches?
Roughly 501.51 calories per serving, based on 2 servings. Each serving also has 27.16g protein, 65.36g carbohydrates, 15.83g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches vegetarian or vegan?
It is vegetarian, but not vegan, so it contains at least one animal-derived ingredient such as dairy or egg.
What equipment do I need for Molletes: Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches?
knife (if cutting), baking sheet (if roasting). Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.

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