Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

Ingredients

• 8 slices toasted breadcrumbs
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Grated
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Toast the sliced bread, break into 2" pieces.

2. 2

   Make a syrup of water, sugar, spices and salt.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Butter an oblong baking pan.

5. 5

   Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter.

6. 6

   Pour syrup over bread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.

7. 7

   May be served warm or cold.

8. 8

   If served warm, top with whipped cream.