Authentic Molletes
Molletes are a classic Mexican breakfast, although it can also work quite well for dinner, especially when you want to prepare something quickly. They're made with bolillos, refried beans, shredded cheese & salsa fresca. SO SO GOOD!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 bolillo rolls sliced in half long way (see note below for other roll options)
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup refried beans
- 8 ounces Oaxaca cheese (or any other melting cheese (see note below))
- 1 cup salsa fresca
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Spread butter over the cut side of the bolillo roll and place buttered side on hot skillet.
- 4
Toast roll for a couple of minutes or until it's nice and brown.
- 5
Remove from skillet and place rolls on a baking sheet.
- 6
Spread a layer of refried beans, then a layer of shredded cheese.
- 7
Bake bolillo rolls for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and it turns golden brown.
- 8
Remove from over and top with salsa fresca. Serve warm.