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Molletes (pronounced moh-yeh-tehs) are what you make when you want food on the table FAST.
They always remind me of my mom. She used to make them for us when we came home from school.
Refried beans and salsa were always in the fridge. So, this was a super quick and super tasty snack to put together.
Let me show you how to make this simple yet delicious Mexican recipe…
These are the ingredients you’ll need.
Bolillo is a type of Mexican bread that’s crunchy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside.
Can’t find bolillo at your grocery store? No problemo.
Use french bread or any type of sandwich roll instead.
- Start by cutting the bolillo in half.
- Smear a thin layer of refried beans.
Refried beans can be made with pinto or black beans. Whichever you prefer is fine.
Homemade refried beans are the best, but you can also use canned beans too.
More Mexican Sandwiches
Torta de Milanesa
Torta de Jamon
Tortas Ahogadas
Pambazo
- Add shredded cheese.
- Place under the broiler until the cheese has melted.
Put a good amount of cheese on the bread. Who doesn’t love melted cheese?!
Types of cheese to use:
Monterey Jack
Manchego Cheese
Oaxaca
White Cheddar
Basically, use any type of cheese that melts well.
- Dice up the tomato, jalapeno, and onion.
- Place in a large bowl.
While the cheese is melting, make the Pico de Gallo. In short, it’s a fresh tomato salsa.
Try to make this ahead of time, if you can. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
Although, freshly made salsa is good too.
- Add the lime juice.
- Add the salt and cilantro.
- Mix to combine.
Such an easy salsa recipe! Set this aside.
Pro Tip:
You don’t want to top the bread with the pico de gallo until you’re ready to eat the sandwich.
OR, it will make the bread soggy.
Can you see why these open-faced sandwiches are often called Mexican bruschetta?
This is the most traditional Molletes recipe, but feel free to change it up!
You can add chorizo, minced chipotle, scrambled eggs for breakfast, even chopped up carne asada. Yum!
Mexican Snack Recipes:
Mexican Fruit Cups
Mexican Charcuterie Board
After School Mexican Cookie Snacks
Frijoles Puercos
Molletes are ideal as a tasty after school snack, lunch, or breakfast.
They’re 100% yummy, quick-to-make, and always a hit with the kiddos and grown ups alike.
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Ingredients
- 2 bolillo or bread
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 2 tomatoes diced
- ¼ onion diced
- 2 lime juice
- 1 jalapeno finely diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Slice the bolillos in half.
- Smear 2 tablespoons of refried beans on one half of the bolillo.
- Repeat with the other bolillo halves.
- Add Monterey Jack cheese on top of the refried beans.
- Set oven to Broiler.
- Place the prepared boillos on a sheet pan.
- Place the bolillos under the broiler for 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, make the pico de gallo.
- Mix the tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Set the pico de gallo aside until the bread is ready.
- Top the molletes with the salsa.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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veenaazmanov
Very interesting and sounds delicious. This is exciting to have it as a snack option for any party or a Picnic option too.
Maggie Unzueta
Indeed! This Mexican Molletes recipe is definitely a versatile option that can be enjoyed at parties, picnics, or any other occasion.
Jeri
These look delicious!
Maggie Unzueta
Yes! That’s why I love this recipe, so easy to make and delicious. Thank you.
Chef Dennis
This is making me super hungry!
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you get a chance to try the recipe and satisfy that hunger!
Natalie
Oh wow! This is great! I’m having some friends coming over for the weekend. We gonna have a small garden party. This will be perfect to serve my guests. Thanks for the lovely idea!
Maggie Unzueta
Glad to hear that you found the recipe helpful and perfect for your garden party! Hope your guests enjoyed the Mexican Molletes.
Elizabeth
So delicious! Will make again!
Maggie Unzueta
Thank you. Happy to hear you liked it.
Aditi Bahl
Made these for a small get-together with friends and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor.
Maggie Unzueta
That’s awesome! Sounds like your friends know good food. 🙂
Alexandra
Love how tasty this is!
Maggie Unzueta
It so is! Super tasty.
William Wagner
Delicious! Thank you.
Maggie Unzueta
These Mexican Molletes were so good! Thank you.
Jenny
Sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to try!
Maggie Unzueta
You’ll love this recipe. Super tasty!
Stephanie
I’m in the same boat as Kristen, I’ve never heard of this before but it looks and sounds amazing!
Maggie Unzueta
Thank you! This is a go-to on my busy days.
Sara
That looks delicious! Bolillo rolls make everything good!
Maggie Unzueta
So true! I love bolillo. Then again, who doesn’t? 🙂
Poonam
I can’t believe Ive never tried this. This sounds amazing. I will def. be making this soon! I love a good sandwich.
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you do. You’re going to love it.
Cait Weingartner
How I wish I had one of these delicious looking sandwiches right now! This recipe looks so good, and I just may need to make one for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
Maggie Unzueta
Thank you! I need one of these right now too. 🙂
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
These look so good! I’ll have to try this recipe soon!
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Cindy
These sound yummy, my mom used to make something like this but she added black olives. I can remember her grating 3 kinds of cheese over a bowl at the dining table.
Maggie Unzueta
Mmm.. olives sounds like a great addition.
Kristen
how have I never heard of this before? this looks incredible!
Maggie Unzueta
Never too late to learn new foods. 🙂
Michelle
That looks so good, I need to make that
Maggie Unzueta
You so should! Easy and yummy is always a good combo.
Stacey Lynn
LOVE LOVE (a billion times love!), this recipe! I might not have even been enticed to click on the link in my email but the pictures paired with your description made it unbearable to skip over! I am going, right now, to my kitchen to try these, as I have everything except the Mexican cheese ready. How true that it’s so hard to find Mexican cheese in America!
Thanks for sharing!
Maggie Unzueta
I’m glad you clicked over! Hope you like this dish. 🙂
Ryan | A Polished Palate
This looks so good! You had me at manchego cheese! 🙂
Maggie Unzueta
I love manchego cheese. 🙂
Krysten
I have never heard of a mollete, but it has everything on it that I love. I mean it, I am a huge fan of refried beans and pico!
Maggie Unzueta
Yup! Hard not to love once you know what’s in it.