Chocolate Lover's Bread Pudding

By Ronna F • November 18, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: My husband's mother used to always make delicious bread pudding! With the addition of chocolate chips and a few other variations to her recipe, it has become the best bread pudding ever! - Ronna F

Serves 8

16 ounces stale white or wheat bread
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups milk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cut bread into small pieces (about 1/2 to 1-inch); place in a large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon; reserve 1/4 cup for topping.
Pour melted butter over bread cubes. Stir in sugar mixture.
Combine eggs, salt and vanilla in a medium bowl, stirring until well blended. Add milk slowly to eggs and mix well.
Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, stirring to mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Stir chocolate chips into bread mixture. Spoon into a 13x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle reserved sugar mixture over top.
Bake at 325 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.