MOLLETES II ( MEXICAN BEANS ON TOAST)

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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

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 bolillos bread or 6 slices French bread, DAY OLD
butter or extra virgin olive oil, for spreading
1 1/2 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 2324.9, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 25.8

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