Molletes Recipe (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches)

Molletes Recipe (Mexican Open Faced Sandwiches)

5 from 2 ratings

Molletes Recipe (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches)

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheese, pico de gallo, refried beans

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE PICO DE GALLO (or use your favorite salsa)

1 pound vine ripened tomatoes chopped
2 jalapeno peppers chopped
1 small white onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 packed cup cilantro cleaned and stemmed (1/2 to 1 cup packed - to your preference)
Juice from 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE MOLLETES

4 bolillo rolls halved lengthwise (or use ciabatta rolls, baguettes, or similar – it works with any of your favorite rolls)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or use butter
2 cups refried beans
1 cup shredded oaxaca, chihuahua, or white cheddar cheese (you can use any melty cheese, like Monterrey Jack, Pepper jack, etc.)

Instructions

FOR THE PICO DE GALLO

Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and let the flavor mingle for a good hour or so, though you can serve it right away if you're in a hurry.

FOR THE MOLLETES

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).
Set the buns, cut side up, on a parchment paper lines baking sheet.
Remove some of the bread/crumb to make room for toppings and brush with oil. Discard the crumbs or save for another use.
Bake the bread slices for 5-6 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Top each with refried beans and shredded cheese.
Bake for 5 minutes longer, or until the bread is crusty and the cheese is melty.
Top with pico de gallo or your favorite salsa and serve.

Notes

This recipe is very customizable with different cheeses, beans, meats, and toppings.

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