Molletes Ii ( Mexican Beans On Toast)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 -5 bolillos bread or 6 slices french bread, day old
• butter or extra virgin olive oil, for spreading
• 1 1/2 cups refried beans, definitely homemade
• 1 cup mexican blend cheese, such as queso blanco, queso fresco (can substitute sharp cheddar) or 1 cup panela cheese (can substitute sharp cheddar)
• shredded lettuce (to garnish, crunchy lettuce such as romaine or iceberg) (optional)
• 1 cup salsa, homemade if possible
• 1 cup guacamole, homemade is preferable

Recipe

• 1 cut the bolillos in half lengthwise and then cut a small slice off the bottom of bread so that each piece lies flat. if using french bread, cut into 3/4" slices.
• 2 spread each slice of bread lightly with butter or olive oil, or a combination of.
• 3 arrange the bread slices on a cookie sheet and broil for about 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
• 4 divide warmed refried beans onto the rolls, sprinkle with cheese on top. broil again but only until the cheese starts to melt, perhaps another minute or two at most.
• 5 remove molettes from oven and garnish with lettuce, if desired. next top with salsa and guacamole.