Capirotada
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Capirotada

Capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, is made with layers of buttered bread, raisins, nuts, and Oaxaca cheese baked in a sweet cinnamon syrup.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
75 min
Servings
24

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather Ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine water, 2 cups brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid has reduced into a syrup, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks from syrup using a slotted spoon.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread a thin layer of butter onto one side of each toasted bread slice, and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Shingle bread, butter-side up, to make two rows in a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Sprinkle cheese, raisins, peanuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over bread. Sprinkle remaining remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the cheese. Pour cinnamon syrup over entire dish; cover with aluminum foil.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)

271
Calories
7 g
Protein
38 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
281 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236937/mexican-capirotada/
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