Authentic Molletes Recipe
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Authentic Molletes Recipe
Description
This Authentic Molletes Recipe starts with bolillo rolls, which are sliced lengthwise and buttered on the cut side before toasting until browned in a hot skillet. After toasting, each roll half is spread with refried beans, then layered with shredded melting cheese like Oaxaca, manchego, or mozzarella. The assembled molletes are baked until the cheese melts and turns golden brown, creating a warm, rich topping over the creamy beans and toasted bread. Finally, fresh salsa fresca is spooned on top just before serving for a bright, fresh contrast.
The dish offers a pleasing combination of buttery toasted bread, smooth beans, and gooey cheese, complemented by the freshness and acidity of the salsa. While bolillo rolls are traditional, other thick breads like French bread or baguettes can be used. Similarly, the choice of cheese can vary based on preference for flavor and meltability.
Molletes are typically served warm and can be enjoyed as a breakfast, light lunch, or snack. They bring together simple ingredients into a comforting, layered bite that balances soft textures and vibrant salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 bolillo roll see note below for other roll options, sliced in half long way
- 1 Tablespoon butter salted, at room temperature
- ½ cup refried beans
- 8 ounces Oaxaca cheese or any other melting cheese (see note below)
- 1 cup salsa fresca
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spread butter over the cut side of the bolillo roll and place buttered side on hot skillet.
- Toast roll for a couple of minutes or until it's nice and brown.
- Remove from skillet and place rolls on a baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of refried beans, then a layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake bolillo rolls for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and it turns golden brown.
- Remove from over and top with salsa fresca. Serve warm.
Notes
- If bolillos are unavailable, substitute with thick bread such as French bread or baguettes.
- Oaxaca cheese is recommended for its meltability, but other cheeses like manchego, chihuahua, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack also work well.
- Traditional molletes are served with salsa fresca, but you can top them with your preferred salsa for variation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half prepared molete | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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