Molletes Mexicanos

11 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 mexican hard rolls (bolillos) or 2 French bread
  • 1 cup black beansor pinto beans, refried (fresh or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup shredded manchego cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
  • 4 slices cooked ham (optional) or 4 slices smoked ham (optional)
  • For the salsa
  • 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 green onions, white part only, chopped
  • 1 -2 fresh serrano chili, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a small serving bowl and set aside.
  2. 2
    Cut the bolillos or French bread in half length wise. Take out some of the soft center to make space for the filling. Spread each half with 1/2 Tbs butter, top with the refried beans, place a slice of ham on top (if using), and cover with the cheese. Place the molletes in a jelly roll pan and bake until cheese is melted and bread is warmed through. Serve hot with the salsa.

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