Capirotada

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices French bread
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces colaciones candies (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Toast the French bread and break it into 2 inch pieces.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. In a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish, spread about half of bread pieces on the bottom of the dish; sprinkle with half of the raisins, nuts and cheese.
  4. Repeat with a second and final layer of bread, raisins, nuts and cheese. Put anise candies on top of mixture, if desired.
  5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir brown sugar, cinnamon and water until it forms a syrup; pour half of the syrup over bread.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove from oven; pour remaining syrup over bread and bake for another 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

629 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 74.4g 27% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 47.8g 96% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 329.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 407.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 36.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 111mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 291.8mg 22% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % 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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