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Mexican Molletes (avocado, bean & cheese melts)
A traditional Mexican snack of beans and cheese melted on toast, then customize the toppings to suit your tastes. Easy and delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 6 small bolillos or similar crusty rolls
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans
- 1 1 /2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado
- sour cream
- salsa
- alfalfa sprouts or shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat a broiler to 550F.
- Split the bolillos in two and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread with butter. Place in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges begin to crisp. Carefully remove from the oven.
- Divide the refried beans among the toasted bolillos, about 2 tablespoons each. Smash them down with the back of a fork. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beans.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Cut into quarters and peel off the skin. Slice each quarter into three sections. Place a slice of avocado on each bolillo bun.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese all over the avocado. Place under the broiler and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted. Keep a close eye on the pan and do not walk away.
- Remove from oven and cool molletes slightly. Serve hot with sour cream, salsa and sprouts or lettuce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1260mg
(53%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
889IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
558mg
(56%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1260mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 889IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 558mg | 56% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.