Traditional Mexican Molletes

A traditional Mexican open sandwich with refried beans and melted cheese served with salsa. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a tasty snack.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 699 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 bolillo rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, heated
• 1 (7 ounce) package Borden® Southwestern Cheddar & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese
• Mexican salsa or pico de gallo, for serving

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Remove some of the bread from the middle of bread halves to accommodate more toppings. Spread about 1 teaspoon butter on each half.

Step 3

Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons warmed refried beans on bread. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded cheese on the beans. Place bread halves on prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Top molletes with Mexican salsa or pico de gallo.