Molletes (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches) - Chili Pepper Madness

Molletes (Open-Faced Mexican Sandwiches) - Chili Pepper Madness

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Mexican molletes are delicious open-faced sandwiches of toasted bread rolls topped with refried beans and melty cheese, a great breakfast, lunch, or snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound vine ripened tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
  • 1 small white onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 packed cup cilantro cleaned and stemmed ((1/2 to 1 cup packed - to your preference))
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 bolillo rolls (halved lengthwise (or use ciabatta rolls, baguettes, or similar – it works with any of your favorite rolls))
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use butter)
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded oaxaca, chihuahua, or white cheddar cheese ( (you can use any melty cheese, like Monterrey Jack, Pepper jack, etc.))

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