3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. water
2 1/2 c. French bread 1/2 inch cubed squares
3/4 to 1 c. raisins (seeded) or currants or combined
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. diced cheddar cheese
2 tsp. butter
Sweetened whip cream or vanilla ice cream

In pan combine brown sugar, cinnamon and water boil gently until sugar is dissolved. Pour the hot syrup over bread cubes and toss gently. Add the raisins, walnuts and cheese, toss again until blended. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking pan, greased with the 2 teaspoons butter. At this point you can let the pudding stand until you are ready to serve. (20 minutes at least). Bake in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with whip cream, or ice cream. Makes 6 servings.