CAPIROTADA (MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING)

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There are so many recipes that I remember when I was growing up. This is just one that mom made that was fabulas.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 CUP EACH:
walnuts
almonds
peanuts
raisins
grated jack cheese
FOR SYRUP:
4 large cinnamon sticks
2 qt water
1 Tbsp whole cloves
1 lb brown sugar
BREAD:
1 loaf french bread

Steps:

  • 1. Make syrup with water, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves. Boil for approximately 30 minutes. Strain and set a side.
  • 2. Cut bread into large squares. Brown in oven until golden brown.
  • 3. Layer in a large casserole dish ( buttered ) using bread, nuts, cheese (small amounts) until casserole is full.
  • 4. Pour syrup over top. Bake in 350 degree oven until boiling, just before taking out of oven, sprinkle remainder of cheese on top until melted.

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