Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Molletes con frijoles
20 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Molletes are a common Mexican snack or breakfast of beans and melted cheese on bolillo bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 large bolillo rolls, split
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Let’s make it
- Heat the oven to 425 F / 220 C.
- Spread butter on the cut sides of the rolls, then spread on the refried beans and a little salt.
- Top with cheese and bake on a tray for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Add pico de gallo and serve hot.
Cut the molletes into smaller pieces for easy hand-held bites.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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