Name: Mexican Molletes Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 bolillo rolls (or similar crusty bread); 1 cup refried beans; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 2 tomatoes, diced; ¼ onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, finely diced; 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt

Description

Mexican Molletes are a traditional open-faced sandwich perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. Featuring toasted bolillo bread topped with creamy refried beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh, zesty pico de gallo, this recipe provides a delicious blend of textures and flavors that celebrate classic Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

Bread and Beans

2 bolillo rolls (or similar crusty bread)
1 cup refried beans

Cheese

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Pico de Gallo

2 tomatoes, diced
¼ onion, diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Slice the bread: Cut each bolillo roll in half horizontally, creating four bread halves to prepare the molletes.
Spread refried beans: Evenly smear approximately 2 tablespoons of refried beans onto the cut side of each bread half to form the base layer.
Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over the refried beans on each bread half.
Preheat broiler: Set your oven to the broiler setting to prepare for melting the cheese.
Broil the molletes: Place the prepared bread halves on a sheet pan and put them under the broiler for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and slightly bubbly.
Prepare pico de gallo: While the molletes are broiling, combine diced tomatoes, diced onion, finely diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well to allow flavors to meld.
Top and serve: Once the cheese has melted, remove the molletes from the oven, spoon the fresh pico de gallo generously over the cheese-topped bread halves, and serve immediately for the best taste.

Notes

Bolillo rolls are traditional, but other crusty rolls or French bread can be used as substitutes.
Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the pico de gallo according to your preferred spice level.
For a vegetarian option, ensure refried beans do not contain lard.
Enjoy molletes fresh out of the oven for the best texture and flavor.
Leftover pico de gallo can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican