Molletes
Open-Face Bean & Cheese
Split bolillos are piled with hot refried beans and melted cheese under the broiler, then topped with cold pico de gallo right before serving for a warm-cool contrast.
Molletes
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Can I make molletes ahead of time?
The beans and pico de gallo can be made ahead, but assemble and broil the bolillos just before serving — the recipe tops them with cold pico de gallo right after broiling so the fresh tomato and onion stay crisp against the melted cheese.
Ingredientes· 5View
- 4Bolillos, split lengthwise
- 2 cupsThick refried beans
- 2 cupsGrated Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or Manchego-style cheese
- 2 tablespoonsButter, optional
- 1 1/2 cupsPico de gallo
Instrucciones
6 pasosPrepara el bolillo
Prepare the bread
Heat the broiler, then scoop a little soft crumb from each bolillo half.
Tuesta el pan
Toast the bread
Butter the cut sides lightly and toast for 2 minutes if a crisper base is desired.
Unta los frijoles
Spread the beans
Spread each half with a thick layer of hot beans.
Cubre con queso
Cover with cheese
Cover generously with cheese.
Gratina
Broil
Broil for 3 to 6 minutes, until melted with browned spots.
Sirve
Serve
Top with cold pico de gallo immediately before serving.