Mexican Capirotada

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Capirotada). This is a traditional Mexican bread pudding served during Lent. It is commonly made with piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar).

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Mexican Capirotada

Ingredients

3 cups water

3 cups brown sugar

divided

2 cinnamon sticks

2 cups butter

softened

2 loaves sliced white bread

toasted

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

or to taste

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

or to taste

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

or to taste

2 cups raisins

2 cups peanuts

1 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Corn Tortilla Chips

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine water 2 cups brown sugar and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. 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.

Step 3

Spread butter onto each toasted bread slice. Make 1 layer of buttered bread in a deep casserole dish or oven-proof stockpot. Sprinkle cinnamon nutmeg and cloves over bread layer. Sprinkle 1/4 the raisins 1/4 the peanuts 1/4 the remaining brown sugar and 1/4 the Cheddar cheese over bread layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Pour cinnamon syrup over entire dish; cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through about 30 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Capirotada

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 489.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11g 22%

Carbohydrates: 49.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 27g

Fat: 29g 45%

Saturated Fat: 14.8g 74%

Cholesterol: 60.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 663.2IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 64.4mcg 16%

Calcium: 229.6mg 23%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 41.8mg 15%

Potassium: 257.4mg 7%

Sodium: 590.3mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 260.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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