Capirotada (mexican Bread Pudding) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is another staple in the hispanic community. It is normally served at lent or at Easter. It's really good!! Ingredients:
4 cups water |
3 cinnamon sticks |
1 cup sugar |
1 (12 ounce) box raisins |
brandy |
1 loaf french bread, toasted |
2 cups american cheese, grated |
1 cup pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. Place raisins in a small bowl and pour enough Brandy so that raisins plump up.
2. In a small sauce pan, add water, cinnamon sticks, and sugar. Boil over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove cinnamon sticks and pour raisins into mix.
4. Place toasted bread slices in 9 x 13 baking pan.
5. Layer ingredients: cheese, pecans, bread - etc. Repeat steps until all bread is used. (Save some pecans for last topping).
6. Pour cinnamon mix over bread pudding and sprinkle pecans on top.
7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
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