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Molletes

Cultural Context

Molletes are a popular Mexican snack, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. They consist of bolillo bread topped with refried beans and cheese, then toasted until the cheese melts. This dish reflects the simplicity and heartiness of Mexican cuisine, making it a beloved comfort food across the country.

MexicanMXsnack
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 bolillo bread
1 cup refried beans
1 cup mozzarella cheese
4 oz chorizo
1 medium tomato
1/2 medium onion
1 jalapeno
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and more nutritious.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calorie intake.

1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2

Slice the bolillo bread open.

3

Spread refried beans over the sliced bread.

4

Top with grated mozzarella cheese.

5

Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.

6

Prepare pico de gallo by mixing diced tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and salt.

7

Optionally rinse the onion to reduce its flavor intensity.

8

Add lime juice to pico de gallo if desired.

9

Top the molletes with pico de gallo before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

grillovenknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

MolleteMexican Molletes
Local Name: Molletes

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