Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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