Molletes Recipe (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches)
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Toasted bread rolls topped with refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. Cheesy and satisfying with bright cilantro-lime flavors. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 pound vine ripened tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
- 1 small white onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packed cup cilantro cleaned and stemmed ((1/2 to 1 cup packed - to your preference))
- Juice from 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 bolillo rolls (halved lengthwise (or use ciabatta rolls, baguettes, or similar – it works with any of your favorite rolls))
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use butter)
- 2 cups refried beans
- 1 cup shredded oaxaca, chihuahua, or white cheddar cheese ( (you can use any melty cheese, like Monterrey Jack, Pepper jack, etc.))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 751mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 419mg
- Calcium
- 122mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 751MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.