"This Mexican take on a Cajun-style bread pudding is studded with cubes of squash and plump raisins...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE BREAD PUDDING:
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10 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted,
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plus more for greasing
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3/4 cup raisins
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4 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 tbsp. Grand Marnier or Cointreau
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2 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon,
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1 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 medium butternut squash (1 lb. 10 oz.),
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peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes (about 4 cups)
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1 6-oz. piece stale white country bread,
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cut into 1" cubes (about 6 cups)
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FOR THE SAUCE:
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8 oz. piloncillo, roughly chopped,
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or 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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8 tbsp. unsalted butter
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup rum
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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Whipped cream, for serving