Pueblo indian bread pudding - capirotado

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 cups White bread, toasted torn in pieces
½ cup Raisins
1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 cup Sugar
1½ cup Hot water
4 ounces Shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

In bowl, combine toast pieces, raisins and spices; set aside. In heavy skillet, heat and stir sugar over low heat until melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully stir in hot water. Return to heat to dissolve mixture about 5 minutes. Pour syrup evenly over toast mixture. Toss to moisten. Turn half the mixture into lightly greased 1½ quart casserole; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining toast mixture. Bake uncovered in 325 oven for 20 minutes . Serve warm. Serves 6

From: Recipes and Remembrances, U.S. Army War College, 1980 Shared By: Pat Stockett

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