Mexican Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Mexican Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) water; 3/4 lb. piloncillo (Mexican brown loaf sugar), coarsely chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted; 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) water
3/4 lb. piloncillo (Mexican brown loaf sugar), coarsely chopped
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 French bread baguette (1 lb.), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Parmesan Cheese

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Bring water, piloncillo, cinnamon and cloves to boil in medium saucepan; simmer on medium heat 20 min.
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or until syrup-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat; keep warm.
4
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss bread cubes with butter; spread onto baking sheet.
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Bake 10 min.
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Transfer to large bowl.
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Add raisins and nuts; mix lightly.
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Strain syrup; discard cinnamon stick and cloves.
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Add syrup to bread mixture; mix well.
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Let stand 10 min., stirring frequently.
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Meanwhile, combine cheeses.
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Spoon half the bread mixture into 2-qt.
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casserole; sprinkle with half the cheese mixture.
14
Repeat layers; cover.
15
Bake 25 min.
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or until cheese is melted and golden brown, uncovering the last 5 min.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) water, 3/4 lb. piloncillo (Mexican brown loaf sugar), coarsely chopped, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Mexican Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexican Bread Pudding

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