How to prepare Molletes for a delicious and balanced brunch?

If you're looking for an easy, delicious, and balanced Mexican breakfast, molletes are a must-have. Rich in protein and fiber thanks to the beans, molletes also provide a good dose of healthy carbohydrates to help you start your day.

With just a few ingredients, you can whip up 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 red bean puree ( our recipe here )
Pico de gallo ( our recipe here )

The recipe for molletes

1 - Cut your baguette into equal sized slices.

2 - Spread the toast generously with butter.

3 - Add a nice layer of fried red beans ( our recipe here )

4 - Cover with cheese

5 - Place your molletes in the oven at 200°C, until the bread and cheese are lightly toasted.

6 - Finish with a small dab (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'll find it here