8 sl Bread; toasted
2 c Water
1 c Sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Cheddar; grated
1 1/2 c Raisins
2 tb Butter
Whipped cream (optional)
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 F for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed. May be served warm
or cold. If served warm, top with whipped cream.
