Molletes
Petits pains garnis de purée de haricots et de fromage fondu, servis avec une salsa fraîche.
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Toast the bread
Heat the oven to 200°C. Split the rolls in half lengthways and pull out a little of the soft middle. Spread the cut sides with butter and toast on a tray for 5 minutes, until lightly crisp.
Warm the beans
Warm the refried beans in a small pan for 2–3 minutes, stirring, adding a splash of water if they are too thick to spread.
Add beans and cheese
Spread a thick layer of beans on each toasted half and cover generously with the cheese.
Bake until melted
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Make the pico de gallo
While they bake, mix the tomatoes, onion, chilli, coriander, lime juice and salt in a bowl.
Serve
Spoon the fresh salsa over the hot molletes and serve straight away.
Toast the bread
Heat the oven to 200°C. Split the rolls in half lengthways and pull out a little of the soft middle. Spread the cut sides with butter and toast on a tray for 5 minutes, until lightly crisp.
Warm the beans
Warm the refried beans in a small pan for 2–3 minutes, stirring, adding a splash of water if they are too thick to spread.
Add beans and cheese
Spread a thick layer of beans on each toasted half and cover generously with the cheese.
Bake until melted
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Make the pico de gallo
While they bake, mix the tomatoes, onion, chilli, coriander, lime juice and salt in a bowl.
Serve
Spoon the fresh salsa over the hot molletes and serve straight away.
The Story Behind the Dish
Molletes are pure Mexico City comfort food. The bolillo, a crusty white roll, arrived with French bakers in the 19th century, and Mexicans soon made it their own, pairing it with that other everyday staple, refried beans.
Toasted with melted cheese and topped with salsa, it became the go-to breakfast in homes, school canteens and cafés across the country.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Cheap, filling and ready in minutes, they are the definition of a Mexican home breakfast.
💡 Fun Fact
Popular variations add chorizo, bacon or ham under the cheese, or swap the salsa for sliced avocado.
Mexico City
19.43°N, -99.13°W
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