Molletes Recipe (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches)

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Molletes Recipe (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches)

Mexican molletes are delicious open-faced sandwiches of toasted bread rolls topped with refried beans and melty cheese, a great breakfast, lunch, or snack. Don't forget the pico de gallo!

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Ingredients

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FOR THE PICO DE GALLO (or use your favorite salsa)

  • 1 pound tomatoes chopped, vine ripened
  • 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped, small, white
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cilantro 1/2 to 1 cup packed - to your preference, packed cup, cleaned and stemmed
  • lime juice from 1
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

FOR THE MOLLETES

  • 4 bolillo roll halved lengthwise (or use ciabatta rolls, baguettes, or similar - it works with any of your favorite rolls
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or use butter
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese you can use any melty cheese, like Monterrey Jack, Pepper jack, etc, shredded, or Chihuahua or white cheddar cheese

Instructions

FOR THE PICO DE GALLO

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and let the flavor mingle for a good hour or so, though you can serve it right away if you're in a hurry.

FOR THE MOLLETES

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).
  2. Set the buns, cut side up, on a parchment paper lines baking sheet.
  3. Remove some of the bread/crumb to make room for toppings and brush with oil. Discard the crumbs or save for another use.
  4. Bake the bread slices for 5-6 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. Top each with refried beans and shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes longer, or until the bread is crusty and the cheese is melty.
  7. Top with pico de gallo or your favorite salsa and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe is very customizable with different cheeses, beans, meats, and toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 588mg (25%) Potassium 184mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 722IU (14%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 588mg 25%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 722IU 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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