Open-Face Mexican Sandwiches

Serves 4
Time 15 min

It's hard to beat these Mexican-inspired sandwiches, called molletes, for out-and-out simplicity. Simply spread refried beans on a baguette and sprinkle with grated cheese before popping in the oven for a quick toasting. Serve with salsa and a simple green salad for a quick, satisfying and inexpensive meal.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1baguette
    1 can (12-ounce)refried beans
    1 cupgrated Monterey Jack or Mexican quesadilla cheese
    8 slicesvegetarian bacon

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Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F.


Slice baguette horizontally in half.


Scrape out some of the interior of the bread.


Cut each half baguette into 4 equal pieces.


Spread each slice with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of refried beans.


Sprinkle each slice generously with grated cheese.


Place pieces on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese melts and refried beans are heated through.


The bread will be crisp and lightly browned.


Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp, following package instructions.


When sandwiches are done, place a slice of bacon on top of each one. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1 sandwich

Calories

250

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

6g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

640mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

23g

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