How to Make Mini Molletes de Frijoles (Mexican Bruschetta with Beans) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican food and looking for a creative yet simple appetizer or snack to serve at your next gathering, then you're in for a treat with Mini Molletes de Frijoles. This delightful dish is a Mexican twist on the popular Italian bruschetta, but instead of using tomatoes and basil, it features creamy refried beans and tangy cheese on a crunchy slice of bread. Molletes de Frijoles are a beloved classic in Mexican cuisine, and these mini versions are perfect for serving at parties...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 baguette, sliced 3/4-inch thick
  • 10 ½ ounces Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and water; mash until soft and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread butter on baguette slices; arrange on a toaster oven tray.
  • Bake in the toaster oven until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread beans on top. Cover with Oaxaca cheese.
  • Bake in the toaster oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with pico de gallo.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 747mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 292mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 234mg