Molletes

Name: Molletes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 bolillo rolls (or French rolls), halved lengthwise; 2 cups canned refried beans; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxacan cheese), shredded; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt

Toasted bolillo rolls split and spread with refried beans and melted cheese, broiled until bubbly. A beloved Mexican breakfast or snack served with fresh pico de gallo.

20 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bolillo rolls (or French rolls), halved lengthwise
2 cups canned refried beans
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxacan cheese), shredded
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2

Make the pico de gallo: combine 2 diced roma tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced white onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 seeded, minced jalapeno, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss and set aside.
3

Lightly spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter on the cut sides of the 4 halved lengthwise bolillo rolls (or French rolls) and place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
4

Broil the bolillos for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted. Watch closely.
5

Remove from the broiler. Spread a generous layer of 2 cups canned refried beans over each toasted half.
6

Top evenly with 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxacan cheese).
7

Return to the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and beginning to bubble and brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
8

Serve immediately topped with the fresh pico de gallo.

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What is Molletes?

Toasted bolillo rolls split and spread with refried beans and melted cheese, broiled until bubbly. A beloved Mexican breakfast or snack served with fresh pico de gallo. This reference files it under Mexican breakfast: made in the oven, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Molletes less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Molletes comes from 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Molletes vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (or Oaxacan cheese), shredded. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Molletes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 16 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 720 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Molletes?

Refrigerate what is left of Molletes within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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