Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding - Sam Patch

Ingredients

• 10-12 cups crusty bread, cut in 1-inch thick pieces
• 5 cups milk
• 1-1/4 cups dark brown sugar
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cloves
• 3 cups of sliced bananas
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup diced almonds
• 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (may substitute with white cheese such as Monterey Jack, Provolone, or Mozzarella)