Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 6 slices toasted bread, buttered and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Method

Place sugar in a heavy pan. Stir sugar, at low heat, until it is liquefied and light, golden brown. Add water and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add syrup and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes. Layer bread, raisins, and cheese in a 1 1/2 quart buttered casserole dish.
Pour hot syrup over mixture and top with cheese. Cover dish and bake in a 350 F oven for 2 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings