Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

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This capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, features layers of nuts, cheese, dried fruit and bread drizzled with cinnamon-infused sugar syrup.

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Photo: Karry Hosford
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

  • 4 ½ cups (1/2-inch) cubed French bread (about 8 ounces)

  • ¼ cup golden raisins

  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

  • Cooking spray

  • ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, water and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks.

  2. Combine bread, raisins, almonds and butter in a large bowl. Drizzle with warm sugar syrup, tossing gently to coat. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese. Cover with foil; chill 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

  3. Preheat oven to 350°.

  4. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Serve warm.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
9g Fat
53g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 289mg 13%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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