How to prepare molletes
for a delicious and balanced breakfast?
If you’re looking for an easy, delicious, and balanced Mexican breakfast idea, molletes are a must-try. Packed with protein and fiber from the beans, molletes will also provide you with a healthy dose of carbohydrates to help you start your day.
With just a few ingredients, you can make these delicious toasted buns topped with savory beans and cheese in no time. Follow our easy recipe to make them any time of day, you won't be disappointed!
Ingredients
- A jar of “Las chachitas” of your choice 😋
- A good French baguette
- A good cheese (Emmental / Comte / Gouda...)
- Salted butter
- A puree of red beans ( our recipe here )
- Pico de gallo ( our recipe here )
The recipe for molletes
1 - Cut your baguette into equal-sized slices.
2 - Spread the slices of bread generously with butter.
3 - Add a nice layer of fried red beans ( our recipe here )
4 - Cover with cheese
5 - Put your molletes in the oven at 200°c, until the bread and cheese are lightly toasted.
6 - Finish with a little touch (or more) of your favorite chachita
The perfect marriage between France and Mexico ☺️
Little bonus
To season your molletes even more, you can add a little pico de gallo . This typical little mixture, found on the tables of all Mexican restaurants, will perfectly enhance your molletes.
The recipe? You will find it here