Molettes Mexican Snack Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove some of the bread from the middle of bread halves to accommodate more toppings. Spread about 1 teaspoon butter on each half.
• Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons warmed refried beans on bread. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded cheese on the beans. Place bread halves on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Top molletes with Mexican salsa or pico de gallo.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a small serving bowl and set aside.
• Cut the bolillos or French bread in half length wise. Take out some of the soft center to make space for the filling. Spread each half with 1/2 Tbs butter, top with the refried beans, place a slice of ham on top (if using), and cover with the cheese. Place the molletes in a jelly roll pan and bake until cheese is melted and bread is warmed through. Serve hot with the salsa.

Steps:

• Cut the rolls in half, then take a sliver of the base so that they lie flat.
• Remove a little of the crumb.
• Spread them lightly with enough butter to crisp.
• Arrange them on a baking sheet and grill for about 5 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.
• Meanwhile, heat the refried beans over a low heat in a small saucepan.
• Scoop the beans into the rolls, then sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
• Pop back under the grill until the cheese melts.
• Serve with the tomato salsa and garnish with salad leaves.