8 ea Slices toasted bread

      2 c  Water

      1 c  Sugar

      1 t  Cinnamon

    1/2 t  Nutmeg

    1/2 t  Cloves

    1/4 t  Salt

  1 1/2 c  Grated cheddar cheese

  1 1/2 c  Raisins

      2 T  Butter

      1 ea 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.