Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf white bread
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp. whole cloves
  • raisins
  • pecans
  • peanuts
  • coconut, shredded
  • candy sprinkles
  • 1 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Toast bread in oven.
  2. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a saucepan with 1 1/2 quarts water.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat just enough to keep mixture warm. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, layer the toast first, then the cheese, next the raisins, pecans, peanuts, coconut and sprinkles (using as much as desired or omitting if you do not like).
  5. After each layer, pour some of the brown sugar mixture on top.
  6. When complete, bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

761 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 42.1g 54% DV
Carbs 99.4g 36% DV
Fiber 17.3g 62% DV
Sugar 51.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 485.8mg 21% DV
Potassium 766.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Calcium 296.3mg 23% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

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

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