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Refried Beans Molletes

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 8

Ingredients

can (11 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crusty French loaf

can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, undrained

Chicken broth or water, if desired

tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4

cup finely chopped onion

oz sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese

Pico de gallo salsa (red salsa), if desired

Directions

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake crusty French loaf on ungreased cookie sheet as directed on can.
2

Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, place beans with liquid from can; cover and blend until smooth (add chicken broth to thin if necessary).
3

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 1 to 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Stir in the blended beans; cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
4

Carefully cut baked crusty French loaf in half lengthwise; place on cookie sheet, cut sides up. Spread refried beans on cut sides of loaf; top with cheese.
5

Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with salsa; cut each half into 4 molletes. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Sweet Molletes: Bake crusty French loaf as directed on can; cool 5 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise. Spread 1 tablespoon butter or margarine on cut side of each half. Bake 15 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over butter on each.
Serve any leftover refried beans with tomato-based rice or eggs.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Mollete

Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 80

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%
Sodium: 560mg; 23%
Potassium: 240mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 32g; 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Sugars 4g
Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;