Blueberry Mexican Bread Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 pound jack cheese
  • 6 cups (1 package, about 7 1/2 oz.) unseasoned dried bread cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups apricot-flavor syrup
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain blueberries if fresh.
  2. Put butter and cinnamon in a 9- by 13-inch casserole. Heat in a 350° oven until butter is melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
  4. Add dried bread cubes to casserole and mix well.
  5. Combine apricot-flavor syrup, lemon peel, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Pour over bread, mixing well.
  6. Add pecans, cheese, and blueberries to casserole and gently mix to distribute evenly.
  7. Cover casserole tightly with foil. Bake for 20 minutes in a 350° oven. Uncover casserole and bake until pudding top is crisp and golden brown, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

488 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 43.4g 56% DV
Carbs 30.5g 11% DV
Fiber 16.1g 57% DV
Sugar 7g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10.5mg
Potassium 248.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV
Calcium 271.3mg 21% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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