Traditional Molletes

Molletes are a traditional Mexican snack or meal option consisting of beans and cheese melted on a bolillo (toast). What’s not to love about these open-faced sandwiches?

Making molletes is easier than pronouncing them 😉 Try this quick & easy recipe piled high with refried beans, then topped with cheese and broiled…uffff delicious who wants some?!

Ingredients:

6 small bolillos or similar bread rolls

2 tablespoons salted butter, softened (optional)

2 cups refried beans El Mexicano®

6 oz El Mexicano® Monterey cheese, sliced

3 oz El Mexicano® Oaxaca cheese, sliced or shredded

Pico de gallo (tomato, onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime and salt)

Optional toppings: Sliced avocado and Crema Mexicana El Mexicano®

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Cut the bolillos in two and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread with butter or olive oil (optional). Place in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown and crisp. Carefully remove from the oven.
• Divide the refried beans among the toasted bolillos, about 2 tablespoons each. Lay a slice or two of cheese on top of the beans.
• Place in the oven again and cook for under the broiler 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.

Remove from oven and cool molletes slightly. Serve hot with pico de gallo and a side of Crema Mexicana. Enjoy!

 

PS: This dish is a great alternative for vegetarians seeking some extra Sabor! 😉