Molletes (Mexican Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Serves 4
This is a classic Mexican breakfast that's easy to make and will keep you fueled for the day ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or jack cheese
- 1 pint pico de gallo
Directions
- Divide bread into 4 equal sections crosswise. Slice each portion lengthwise. Set aside.
- Slather each cut side with beans and place on a sheet pan facing up. Sprinkle each piece of bread with cheese.
- Turn oven broiler on, place pan on rack four inches from the top, and cook until cheese is bubbly. Keep a close eye on it ? it will take only a couple minutes.
- Transfer bread to a platter and top with pico de gallo.
Cook Tips
Some people opt to pull out and discard some of the baguette interior so that the molletes are not too "bread-y." You may also toast the bread slightly before adding the beans for more crunch.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 360
- Fat: 12.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 30.0 mg
- Sodium: 1230.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.0 g
- Fiber: 5.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 16.0 g