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Molletes, open faced, grilles bean and cheese sandwiches with Mexican toppings.

MOLLETES

In Mexican cuisine, a mollete (moh-YEH-teh) is an open-faced sandwich made with beans and cheese. It uses bolillo rolls, split lengthwise and toasted, schmeared with creamy, savory refried beans, topped with lots of cheese then grilled or broiled to melty, gooey, glorious perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course 20 Minute Meal, Breakfast and Brunch, Dinner, Frugal and Fast
Cuisine Mexican, Mexican/American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 590 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bolillo roles or another sandwich roll
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 15.4 ounce can refried beans your favorite
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Slice bolillo rolls lengthwise spreadingwith butter if using.
  • Place them under the broiler until lightly golden.
  • Meanwhile, heat the refried beans with 2 tablespoons water in the microwave or stovetop.
  • Evenly divide the refried beans between the toasted rolls.
  • Top with the beany rolls with cheese and return to the broiler to melt the cheese.
  • Serve with a side salad and you’re Diva-dinner-done!

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 33gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1255mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1007IUCalcium: 1298mgIron: 11mg
Keyword Beans, Cheese, Cinco de Mayo, Frugal and Fast, Sandwiches
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