Molletes II ( Mexican Beans on Toast)

"If you're lucky enough to have a Mexican bakery nearby, use *bolillos or *teleras to prepare the molettes. (*Oval shaped bolillos and round teleras are basically the Mexican version of French bread.) We ate molletes all the time as kids but on Weber's white bread instead! ;) If pressed for time, use canned beans, however you are in for a real culinary treat if you use homemade refried beans and salsa. *Update 9 Sept 2010: I tried this bolillo recipe and it worked out really well!: Recipe #12298"
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

  • 4 -5 bolillos bread or 6 slices French bread, DAY OLD
  • butter or extra virgin olive oil, for spreading
  • 1 12 cups refried beans, definitely homemade
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, such as queso blanco, queso fresco (can substitute sharp white cheddar) or 1 cup panela cheese (can substitute sharp white cheddar)
  • shredded lettuce (to garnish, crunchy lettuce such as romaine or iceberg) (optional)
  • 1 cup salsa, homemade if possible
  • 1 cup guacamole, homemade is preferable
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directions

  • Cut the bolillos in half lengthwise and then cut a small slice off the bottom of bread so that each piece lies flat. If using French bread, cut into 3/4" slices.
  • Spread each slice of bread lightly with butter or olive oil, or a combination of.
  • Arrange the bread slices on a cookie sheet and broil for about 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Divide warmed refried beans onto the rolls, sprinkle with cheese on top. Broil again but only until the cheese starts to melt, perhaps another minute or two at most.
  • Remove molettes from oven and garnish with lettuce, if desired. Next top with salsa and guacamole.

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Reviews

  1. Cookgirl, I can always count on your family's recipes to be excellent! This was total comfort food. I did have to use the French bread, cut. I used very little butter to cut some fat. My cheese was crumbled queso fresco, and for the refrieds, I used your recipe Recipe #126020 (which I have been making for years now). For the guac, I just mashed a ripe avocado with some lime juice and salt. What a treat for lunch! Thanx for another winner!
     
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