Pork and Fig Molletes Mexican Open-Faced Warm Sandwich

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or heat a grill to medium high.

2. 2

   Halve the loaf of Italian bread horizontally from end to end like youre going to make a giant submarine sandwich.

3. 3

   Open the bread and lay it, cut side up, on a baking sheet or a piece of foil.

4. 4

   Divide the fig preserves between the two halves and spread evenly and thinly over the cut sides of the bread.

5. 5

   Divide the pork evenly between the two halves of bread and distribute the pork to cover all of the bread.

6. 6

   Put the baking sheet or foil into the oven or on the grill and bake for 6-8 minutes, or just until the pork is hot through and through.

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   Then scatter half of the crumbled or grated cheese evenly over one side of the sandwich and the other half over the other side of the sandwich.

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   Continue to bake for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.

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   Remove the sandwiches from the oven and cut each loaf in half.

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    Serve with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro and the salsa of your choice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.