8 each slices toasted bread
2 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoon butter
1 each 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 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed. May be served warm or cold. If served warm, top with whipped cream.
