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Molletes

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Four openface sandwiches each topped with a fried egg sliced avocado melted cheese and pickled red onions.
Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime

My favorite thing about molletes is that they’re an open-faced blank canvas, as simple as they are flexible. This version has all the essentials, and makes for a hearty on-the-go breakfast, but can easily be dressed up to become the star of a fabulous brunch—add chorizo or bacon for a meatier variation, or summer squash blossoms or roasted poblanos for a lighter take. —Rosalyn Vera, Cocina Luchadoras, Baltimore, MD

This recipe is part of Short Is Sweet, our collection of summer dishes that deliver a whole lot of deliciousness in 30 minutes or less.

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