Mexican Capirotada Recipe

Name: Mexican Capirotada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 3 cups brown sugar, divided; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 cups butter, softened; 2 loaves sliced white bread, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste; 2 cups raisins; 2 cups peanuts; 1 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups water
3 cups brown sugar, divided
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups butter, softened
2 loaves sliced white bread, toasted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
2 cups raisins
2 cups peanuts
1 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.

2432

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

216

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 3 cups brown sugar, divided, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 cups butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Mexican Capirotada falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Capirotada

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