Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches)

Name: Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups refried beans (or bean puree); 1-2 cups shredded cheese; 3-4 bread rolls; butter (optional); 2 plum tomatoes; 1/2 onion; 1/2 jalapeno; 1 lime; 15-20 sprigs cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); 1 can black beans; 2 garlic cloves; 2 chipotles in adobo; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup water (or stock)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

You probably already have all the ingredients you need for these Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches). Try them with some freshly made Pico de Gallo -- so good!

Updated at: Wed, 06 May 2026 04:57:55 GMT