Molletes

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!

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ingredients + pico de gallo

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– Make the pico de gallo first by chopping and mixing together all of the salsa ingredients. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

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– To make the molletes, slice and remove some of the bread from the center of the rolls (to make room for fillings).

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– Brush them with a bit of oil or butter, then lightly toast them on a baking sheet.

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– Top each of the toasted buns with refried beans and shredded cheese, then bake them again until the bread is crusty and the cheese is melted.

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– Top with pico de gallo or your favorite salsa and serve.

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Enjoy!

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Molletes

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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!

ingredients + pico de gallo

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– Make the pico de gallo first by chopping and mixing together all of the salsa ingredients. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

1

– To make the molletes, slice and remove some of the bread from the center of the rolls (to make room for fillings).

2

– Brush them with a bit of oil or butter, then lightly toast them on a baking sheet.

3

– Top each of the toasted buns with refried beans and shredded cheese, then bake them again until the bread is crusty and the cheese is melted.

4

– Top with pico de gallo or your favorite salsa and serve.

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Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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