Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. raisins
    1 c. orange juice
    3/4 c. brown sugar
    1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. orange zest
    1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
    5 c. 1-inch French bread cubes
    2 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    1/2 c. chopped walnuts
    cream (for topping)
Preparation
    In small saucepan, combine raisins, juice, sugar, cinnamon, zest and nutmeg.
    Bring ingredients to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
    In a large bowl, mix bread and raisins mixture by hand.
    Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese and walnuts. Toss.
    Pour into a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
    Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
    Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
    Serve warm, topped with cream.

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