MINI MOLLETES DE FRIJOLES (MEXICAN BRUSCHETTA WITH BEANS)

Mini Molletes de Frijoles (Mexican Bruschetta with Beans) image

Slices of baguette (or bread roll) topped with refried beans, melted cheese, and salsa. Prepare them for your next meeting or when you have unexpected guests.

Provided by 1-800-FLOWERS

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 746.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g