Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo
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on Jan 24, 2021, Updated Mar 20, 2025
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If you have been searching for a savory and delicious way to start your day, look no further than this easy recipe for Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo. It’s simple enough to make while you’re still sipping on that first cup of cafecito and hearty enough to sustain you until lunch. These molletes con chorizo are packed with flavor and easy to customize to your taste.
Table of Contents
- What are Molletes?
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- Optional Variations
- How to Make Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo
- Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo Expert Tips & Tricks
- Storage & Reheating
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Mexican Breakfast Recipes
- Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo Recipe
What are Molletes?
Think of molletes de chorizo as the long-lost cousin of Italian bruschetta. Crusty bread is toasted, then spread with delicious toppings (generally beans and cheese, among other things) and then served open-faced. Classic molletes Mexicanos are basically Mexican bean and cheese sandwiches served for lunch or dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
A delicious way to enjoy Mexican comfort food.
Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Hearty and filling—perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Budget-friendly and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients & Substitutions
For such a rich, delicious recipe, the ingredient list is quite simple! You’ll need a handful of ingredients to make these satisfying chorizo molletes.
- Bolillo rolls – If you can’t find bolillos, opt for crusty French bread rolls.
- Refried beans – Store-bought or homemade refried beans.
- Chorizo – You can use pork or homemade beef chorizo.
- Eggs – Scrambled and mixed with chorizo.
- Queso fresco – Swap with any cheese you have on hand.
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Optional Variations
This recipe has not been tested with all of these substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
- Prefer fried eggs over scrambled? Cook them separately and sprinkle cooked chorizo on top of the refried beans.
- Want extra heat? Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Need a dairy-free version? Skip the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
How to Make Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo
Step 1: Prepare the bread. Slice bolillo rolls in half lengthwise. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each slice. Place rolls buttered side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and broil until lightly golden brown and crispy. This only takes a minute or two, so stay close by.
TIP: Not comfortable using the broiler? Use a toaster oven or toast the bread first, then spread with butter.
Step 2: Cook the chorizo and eggs. Crumble the chorizo into a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. While the chorizo is cooking, whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until fluffy. Once the chorizo is cooked through, add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
Step 3: Assemble the molletes. Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the toasted bread. Top with huevo con chorizo and queso fresco. Enjoy your mollete con chorizo!
Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Authentic Pico de Gallo or your choice of homemade Mexican salsa
- Chunky Guacamole or sliced avocado
Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo Expert Tips & Tricks
Store-bought refried beans are a great shortcut—no one will know!
For meal prep, cook the chorizo ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F until warm.
- Freeze cooked chorizo and eggs separately for longer storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opt for a crusty French bread roll or a large loaf you can slice into portions.
Yes! Any cheese will work.
Sure! Swap the chorizo for sautéed mushrooms or plant-based chorizo.
More Mexican Breakfast Recipes
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Molletes de Huevo con Chorizo
Ingredients
- 3 bolillos, Mexican rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 9 ounces Mexican pork chorizo
- 2 cups refried beans
- 8 eggs
- queso fresco
Instructions
- Slice bolillo rolls in half lengthwise. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each slice.
- Place rolls, buttered side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and broil, until lightly golden brown and crispy, a minute or two.
- Crumble the chorizo into a cast-iron skillet and cook the chorizo over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl whisk eggs. In a large nonstick skillet add eggs and cooked chorizo; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked thoroughly.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the toasted side of each roll. Top with huevos con chorizo and queso fresco.
Notes
- Cheese: Instead of queso fresco top with any cheese you have on hand or feel free to make without cheese.
- Bolillos: Can’t find bolillos? Opt for a crusty, French bread style roll or a loaf of French bread that you can assemble everything on and then slice into individual portions.
- Beans: Instead of homemade refried beans, feel free to use canned beans. Or refried black beans.
- Toppings:Feel free to make these your own — select your salsa of choice, add sliced avocados or guacamole.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
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