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Molletes

Molletes

Updated November 4, 2026

Toasted Mexican bread topped with refried beans and melted cheese. Simple, satisfying.

Cook time
25 min
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Ingredients

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  • bolillos or French rolls, halved
  • refried beans
  • Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • pico de gallo

Instructions

Bloom the spices
Bloom the spices
Add the toppings
Add the toppings
Melt the cheese
Melt the cheese
Serve hot
Serve hot

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Molletes Bread Salad (Panzanella-Style)

Stale molletes torn into chunks, tossed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, lime, and a drizzle of oil for a crunchy Mexican bread salad

You'll need to pick up:

2 ripe tomatoes, diced1 cucumber, diced1/4 red onion, thinly slicedFresh cilantro, chopped1 lime, juiced2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteOptional: jalapeño, cotija cheese, avocado

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Tear or cube leftover molletes into bite-sized pieces
  2. 2.Spread on baking sheet and toast at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until edges crisp (optional but recommended)
  3. 3.Cool bread pieces completely
  4. 4.Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl
  5. 5.Add cooled bread pieces and toss gently
  6. 6.Dress with lime juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper
  7. 7.Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld before serving
  8. 8.Top with crumbled cotija cheese or avocado if desired

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