Molletes Mexicanos

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 mexican hard rolls (bolillos) or 2 french bread
• 1 cup black beansor pinto beans, refried (fresh or canned)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup shredded manchego cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
• 4 slices cooked ham (optional) or 4 slices smoked ham (optional)
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green onions, part only, chopped
• 1 -2 fresh serrano chili, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. make the salsa: combine all the ingredients in a small serving bowl and set aside.
• 2 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.