Mexican Breakfast Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
1 c Brown sugar -- packed
1 1/2 c Water
2 tb Margarine
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 ts Orange peel -- grated
5 c French bread slices --
Toasted and cubed
1/2 c Almonds -- blanched
1/2 c Raisins
1 Tart apples -- chopped
1 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c Brown sugar -- packed
1 1/2 c Water
2 tb Margarine
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 ts Orange peel -- grated
5 c French bread slices --
Toasted and cubed
1/2 c Almonds -- blanched
1/2 c Raisins
1 Tart apples -- chopped
1 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
Use Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer. Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, (or walnuts) raisins, apple and cheese into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until syrup is absorbed, 30-40 minutes.