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Molletes

Each slice of this Mexican open-faced sandwich is layered with creamy refried beans, melted Oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, and chopped cilantro all on a soft bolillo roll! Molletes are super easy to make, and even easier to devour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican American
Keyword: mollete, molletes, molletes recipe
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 bolillo rolls split length wise
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 ½ cup refried beans
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • Pico de gallo
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Slice 2 bolillo rolls lengthwise. 2 tablespoons salted butter each half and toast in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Lay the bread, toasted side up, on a baking sheet and spread a generous amount of the r1 ½ cup refried beans on top. Top with the shredded 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning.
  • Remove from the oven and top with Pico de gallo and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1445mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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