Today is the anniversary of NM's admittance to the Union as a state.
Since we are discussing bread pudding in another thread, here is a
recipe with which to celebrate. And no, it doesn't contain any chile!

Capirotada (from:'Historic Cookery')


1 cup sugar
2 cups water
6 slices toasted bread
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, jack etc)
1 cup raisins
1 tbs butter
chopped pecans (my addition)

Caramelise sugar, carefully add water and cinnamon, boil until sugar is
dissolved. Place a layer of bread in a (greased) casserole. Add cheese
and raisins. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Pour syrup over
mixture and dot with butter and pecans if used. Bake at 350 F until
syrup is absorbed by the bread.