Ingredients
8 each slices toasted bread
2 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup raisins
2 tbsp butter
1 each whipped cream(optional)
Directions
Toast the sliced bread, break into 2" pieces. Make a syrup of water,
sugar, spices and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
BUtter an oblong baking pan. Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter.
Pour syrup over bread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until
syrup is absorbed. May be served warm or cold. If served warm, top
with whipped cream.
Servings: 6 servings
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