Bread Pudding (Capirotada)

This is a wonderful bread pudding with a Mexican flair.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb  white bread, cubed (1 1-.5 lb. loaf)
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  cup brown sugar, dark
• 6  tablespoons butter or 6  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup unsalted peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (mild)

Directions

1. If bread is fresh, toast before cutting into cubes.
2. Heat water in a saucepan.
3. Add sugar and butter.
4. Stir until dissolved.
5. Add bread pieces to liquid and soak completely.
6. Add raisin, peanuts and cheese.
7. Pour into a buttered 8"x8" pan and cover.
8. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and cool.