The Ultimate Molletes: Authentic Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches
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Traditional Mexican open-faced sandwiches featuring toasted bolillo rolls topped with savory refried beans and melted Oaxaca cheese.
- Author: adrian
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 4 Bolillo rolls, halved
- 2 cups refried beans, warmed
- 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded or sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- Optional: Sliced avocado
- Slice bolillo rolls in half lengthwise.
- Butter the cut sides of the rolls.
- Toast the bread in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Spread a thick layer of warmed refried beans on each roll.
- Top with a generous amount of Oaxaca cheese.
- Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh pico de gallo and serve immediately.