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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