Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Additional Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Servings:
10


Ingredients

  • 2cupswhite sugar
  • 2cupswater
  • 10cinnamon sticks
  • 1(1 pound) loafwhite bread, cut into ½-inch thick slices
  • 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 1cupraisins
  • 1cuppineapple chunks, drained
  • 4ouncesColby longhorn cheese
  • ¾cuppine nuts or chopped walnuts

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Set aside.

    Toast bread and butter each slice on one side. Arrange some of the bread to make a single layer in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle some of the raisins, nuts, and pineapple on top. Slice cheese and place some of it on top of fruit. Repeat layers until all bread is used, making sure enough cheese is left over for the top. Pour cinnamon syrup mixture over everything in baking dish.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let bread pudding cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    465 Calories
    13g Fat
    83g Carbs
    8g Protein

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