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Mollettes (Mexican Toasts)

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Mollettes are Mexican open-faced toasts stacked with warm refried beans, melty cheddar or Monterey Jack, and a spoonful of salsa on toasted french rolls. A party-ready appetizer that disappears fast.

YIELD

20 appetizers

PREP

10 min

COOK

5 min

READY

15 min

Mollettes are what happens when a Mexican cook raids the pantry and turns it into pure genius. Split french rolls, slather them with butter and garlic, broil until the edges crackle, then pile on warm refried beans, sharp cheese, and a bright spoon of salsa. Back under the broiler they go until the cheddar (or Monterey Jack, your call) bubbles and puckers at the edges.

The magic hinges on the bread. You want a sturdy roll with a crisp crust and a chewy crumb that can hold up to the beans without going soggy. Toasting twice is the move: once to set the crust, once to melt the cheese into every crevice.

Serve them with cold guacamole for dragging and dipping, which cuts through the richness and adds a cool, creamy contrast.

Pro Tips

  • Don’t skip the garlic powder and parsley dusting before the first broil; it builds a savory base layer that plain toast just can’t match.
  • Warm the refried beans before spreading so they go on smoothly and don’t cool the toast down.
  • Keep the oven rack one notch below the broiler element, not directly under it, or the cheese scorches before it melts properly.
  • Leftovers reheat well in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5 minutes; skip the microwave, which ruins the crunch.

Variations

  • Swap refried black beans for pinto and add a pinch of cumin for smokier depth.
  • Go bolder with pickled jalapeños or a drizzle of crema on top after broiling.
  • For a heartier version, tuck slices of chorizo or shredded chicken between the beans and cheese before the second broil.

Ingredients

1
X MARGARINE
to taste *
10 10
EACH EACH FRENCH ROLL
cut lengthwise into halves or quarters *
1
X GARLIC POWDER
to taste *
1
X PARSLEY LEAVES
to taste *
16 462.4
OUNCES ML/G REFRIED BEANS
1
X SALSA
to taste *
2 473
CUPS ML CHEESE
cheddar or monterey jack, grated

Directions

Spread margarine on rolls; lightly sprinkle on Garlic Powder with Parlsey.

Toast under broiler until just golden.

Spread each with refried beans and salsa.

Top with cheese. Place under broiler to melt cheese.

PRESENTATION: Serve with guacamole.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 181g (6.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 344 53% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Sugars g
Protein 42g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 45% Iron 14%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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