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TRADITIONAL MOLLETES, the most simple and delicious MEXICAN BREAKFAST!

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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
bolillo bread
pre-cooked beans
longanisa or chorizo
melting cheese
1 jalapeno
onion
butter
Chile Serrano
salsa
pico de gallo

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

Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2

Add 1 jalapeno and a piece of onion, cooking for a couple of minutes.

3

Add pre-cooked beans and heat them up, then smash them down and simmer for 5 minutes.

4

Set the beans aside.

5

In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.

6

Add a piece of Chile Serrano and some onion, frying for a couple of minutes.

7

Add longanisa or chorizo, breaking it down and cooking until fully cooked.

8

Cut the bolillo bread in half and spread a little butter on each half.

9

Toast the bread in a preheated comal until nice and toasted on both sides.

10

Spread the beans on the toasted bread, top with longanisa, and then with cheese.

11

Place on a greased baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes.

12

Plate the molletes and top with avocado salsa and pico de gallo.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

pancomalbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

MolleteMexican Molletes
Local Name: Molletes

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