Bean and Cheese Tortas

Name: Bean and Cheese Tortas (Tortas con Frijoles y Queso)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups (520 g) Unfried Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos sin Freir), warmed; 6 Mexican Rolls (Bolillos), sliced horizontally and toasted, or ½ loaf French bread, cut into 12 slices and toasted; 6 Mexican Rolls (Bolillos), sliced horizontally and toasted, or ½ loaf French bread, cut into 12 slices and toasted; 2 ounces (55 g) reduced-fat Monterey Jack, grated (½ cup); 2 ounces (55 g) reduced-fat cheddar, grated (½ cup); Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)

Tortas con Frijoles y Queso

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

This recipe takes simple ingredients and elevates them into a satisfying meal. This traditional breakfast dish is usually made with bolillos—crusty bread rolls. Garnish with Salsa de Tomatillo Tatemado or top with diced avocado and tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 cups (520 g) Unfried Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos sin Freir), warmed
6

Americas
Mexico
Central America
Breakfast
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Spread the beans on one side of each slice of the toasted bread, then place on a baking sheet. Mix the cheeses in a small bowl, then sprinkle on top of the beans.
Bake until the cheese has melted, 5 to 7 min