Molletes 

Molletes are a quintessential Mexican comfort food, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a hearty snack. These open faced sandwiches feature crusty bolillo rolls topped with creamy refried beans, melted cheese, and a zesty kick from pickled jalapeños. They're customizable to suit various tastes and can be served with a side of salsa or a squeeze of lime for added flavor.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 bolillo rolls (or similar white rolls)

• 1 cup refried beans

• ½ cup shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Rolls: Slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise.

3. Assemble Molletes: Spread a generous layer of refried beans on the cut side of each roll.

4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the beans on each roll.

5. Bake: Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish: Remove from the oven and top each mollete with pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro.

7. Serve: Enjoy warm, optionally accompanied by your favorite salsa or a squeeze of lime.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 31 g

• Protein: 18 g

• Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 12 g

• Cholesterol: 66 mg

• Sodium: 656 mg

• Potassium: 48 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 3 g

• Vitamin A: 4 IU

• Vitamin C: 10 mg

• Calcium: 38 mg

• Iron: 8 mg