Molletes con Chorizo
These molletes con chorizo are one of my favorite things to make when I want something fast, satisfying, and full of flavor. Crispy toasted bolillo bread loaded with creamy refried beans, crumbled Mexican chorizo, and bubbly melted cheese. Top them with pico de gallo or avocado and you have a meal that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They take 20 minutes from start to finish and everyone in the family loves them.
6 molletes
Calories: 535kcal
Ingredientes
- 3 bolillos sliced in half (or 1 baguette, cut into 6 pieces)
- 1 cup refried beans black or pinto
- 200 g 7 oz Mexican chorizo (or soyrizo for a plant based version)
- 1 cup shredded cheese Oaxaca, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
- 2 tbsp butter or vegan butter
- Toppings: pico de gallo avocado slices, salsa (optional)
Instrucciones
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or set your broiler to high.
- Toast the bolillos. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Place the bolillo halves cut side down and toast until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook the chorizo. In the same skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned. If using soyrizo, add an extra tablespoon of oil since it is leaner. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the molletes. Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans on each toasted bolillo half. Top with cooked chorizo and a handful of shredded cheese.
- Melt the cheese. Place the molletes on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve immediately. Top with pico de gallo, avocado slices, or your favorite salsa. These are best eaten right away while the bread is still crispy.
you could also toast them in a toaster oven or oven.
Notas
- Toasting the bread with butter before assembling is the key to avoiding soggy molletes. Do not skip this step.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the chorizo for soyrizo, sautéed mushrooms, or seasoned shredded cabbage.
- Warm up the refried beans before spreading so they stick to the bread evenly.
- You can prep the chorizo and beans ahead of time and just assemble and bake when ready to eat.
- Assembled but unbaked molletes can be stored in the fridge for a few hours, but they are always better made fresh.
Nutrición
Ración: 1seerving | Calorías: 535kcal | Carbohidratos: 66g | Proteina: 22g | Grasa: 19g | Grasa saturada: 7g | Grasa polinsaturada: 3g | Grasa monosaturada: 3g | Grasa Transgénica: 0.02g | Colesterol: 36mg | Sodio: 1388mg | Potasio: 170mg | Fibra: 4g | Azúcar: 7g | Vitamina A: 516IU | Calcio: 239mg | Hierro: 5mg