South of the Border Bread Pudding

South of The Border bread Pudding


 * 1      c            orange juice
 * 3/4  c            Packed brown sugar
 * 1/2  ts           cinnamon
 * 3/4  c            Raisins
 * 5      c            Lightly Packed 1-Inch Cubes

French bread (about 6 Oz.)
 * 6      oz           Monterey jack cheese,

Shredded (about 2 1/2 Cups)
 * 1/2  c            Toasted almonds

Lightly Sweetened Whipped

Cream, light cream, or ice

Cream

In a Small Saucepan, Combine The orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, AndRaisins. Bring to a Boil, Stirring. Pour Over The bread And Toss to Mix.Add 2 Cups of The Cheese And The almonds, And Toss. Turn Into a Buttered 1
 * 1/2 Quart Baking Dish, And Sprinkle The Remaining Cheese on Top. Bake in aPreheated 375f Oven 15-20 Minutes, Until The Pudding is Heated Through AndThe Cheese is Melted.  Serve Warm, Topped With Cream or Ice cream, IfDesired.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group