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, and raisins. 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 a preheated 375F oven 15-20 minutes, until the pudding is heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve warm, topped with cream or ice cream, if desired.

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