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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
FOR THE PICO DE GALLO (or use your favorite salsa)
- 1 pound vine ripened tomatoes chopped
- 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packed cup cilantro cleaned and stemmed (1/2 to 1 cup packed - to your preference)
- juice from 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE MOLLETES
- 4 bolillo rolls 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 shredded oaxaca, chihuahua, or white cheddar cheese (you can use any melty cheese, like Monterrey Jack, Pepper jack, etc.)
Instructions
FOR THE PICO DE GALLO
- 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.
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FOR THE MOLLETES
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).
- Set the buns, cut side up, on a parchment paper lines baking sheet.
- Remove some of the bread/crumb to make room for toppings and brush with oil. Discard the crumbs or save for another use.
- Bake the bread slices for 5-6 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Top each with refried beans and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes longer, or until the bread is crusty and the cheese is melty.
- 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
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
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
% 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.