CAPIROTADA

By emailinaz

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/4 c water
• 2 (3inch) cinnamon sticks
• 4 1/2 c (1/2inc) cubed French bread (8oz)
• 1/4 c golden raisins
• 1/4 c slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tbs butter, cut into small pieces
• cooking spray
• 1/4 c shredded Monterey jack

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1) combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to 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