Molletes

Growing up, my mom used to whip together a breakfast dish that was essentially a birria and bean sandwich. I used to think she was some kind of breakfast wizard, making magic out of leftovers. When I visited Mexico City as an adult, I realized that my mom was simply making molletes, which are a breakfast staple in Mexico.

They were so simple yet so delicious, and me being me, I couldn’t leave this recipe alone. I played around with various cheeses to use on my molletes until I settl