Blueberry Mexican Bread Pudding Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. blueberries
- 1/4 c. butter or possibly margarine - (1/8 lb)
- 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 1/2 lb jack cheese
- 6 c. unseasoned dry bread cubes (7 1/2-ounce pkg)
- 1 1/2 c. apricot-flavor syrup
- 2 tsp grated lemon peel
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3/4 c. minced pecans
Directions
- Rinse and drain blueberries if fresh.
- Put butter and cinnamon in a 9- by 13-inch casserole. Heat in a 350 degree oven till butter is melted, about 5 min.
- Meanwhile, cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Add in dry bread cubes to casserole and mix well.
- Combine apricot-flavor syrup, lemon peel, lemon juice, and 1/4 c. water. Pour over bread, mixing well.
- Add in pecans, cheese, and blueberries to casserole and gently mix to distribute proportionately.
- Cover casserole tightly with foil. Bake for 20 min in a 350 degree oven. Uncover casserole and bake till pudding top is crisp and golden, about 15 min longer.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: If fresh blueberries aren't available, use frzn unsugared ones (do not thaw before adding). Instead of purchased bread cubes, toast 6 c. 1/2-inch cubes of French bread in a 10- by 15-inch pan in a 350 degree oven, stirring often, 10 to 15 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 249g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 716 | |
| Calories from Fat 259 | 36% |
| Total Fat 29.23g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 12.38g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium 284mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 90.39g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
| Sugars 6.26g | 4% |
| Protein 24.48g | 39% |
