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Mexican Bread Pudding / Capiatada Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. margarine or butter
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. grated orange peel
5 c. 1/2 in. cubes toasted French bread
1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds or walnuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 tart apple, chopped
1 c. shredded or diced Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
Directions:
Directions:
Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon, and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, raisins, apple, and cheese in an ungreased 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350º oven until syrup is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 servings
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Cinnamon and orange peel add fragrance to this unusual and inexpensive Mexican pudding. Shredded cheese is the surprise ingredient and bright flecks of apple peel add color.

 

 

 

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