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{{Short description|Mexican refried bean and cheese sandwich}}
{{hatnote|For the Spanish bread, see [[Mollete (bread)]].}}
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A '''''mollete''''' ({{IPA|es|moˈʎete}}) is an [[open-faced sandwich]] with [[refried beans]] and white cheese in [[Mexican cuisine]], served hot.

==Etymology==
The name may be related to the name for [[mollete (bread)|a certain type of Spanish bread]].

==In Mexican cuisine==

A {{lang|es|mollete}}, native to [[Mexico City]], is made with {{lang|es|[[bolillo]]s}} sliced lengthwise and partially hollowed, filled with [[refried beans]], and topped with cheese and occasionally slices of [[jalapeño]] or [[serrano pepper]]s. It is then [[grilled]] in an [[oven]] until the cheese melts.  The refried beans are "{{lang|es|frijol mantequilla}}" (literally, "butter beans") known outside of the region as "[[pinto beans]]".

The traditional cheeses used are queso ranchero, {{ill|queso asadero|es|Queso asadero}}, or [[queso menonita]]. The queso ranchero is most similar to Parmesan with less aging, the asadero is a creamy provolone, and the menonita most closely resembles [[Havarti]]. Other cheeses, such as [[mozzarella cheese]], may be used as well.

{{lang|es|Molletes}} in southern Mexico can be served with [[Salsa (sauce)|salsa]] or {{lang|es|[[pico de gallo]]}} or topped with sliced [[ham]], [[chorizo]], [[bacon]] or [[mushroom]]s.

There is also a "sweet type" {{lang|es|mollete}} typical of the Jalisco región and in Guadalajara, where the {{lang|es|bolillo}} is buttered, sprinkled with sugar or honey, and [[broiling|broiled]] until crisp.

Molletes can  be eaten as a simple, inexpensive  breakfast.

==See also==
* {{portal-inline|Food}}
*[[List of Mexican dishes]]
*[[Cheeses of Mexico]]

==References==
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{{Mexican cuisine}}
{{Sandwiches}}

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[[Category:Legume dishes]]
[[Category:Cheese sandwiches]]
[[Category:Open-faced sandwiches]]
[[Category:Hot sandwiches]]