Chocolate Custard Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed stale bread
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract; stir until all of the bread is evenly coated.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips and melted butter. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
5. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Bread pudding originated in the UK in the 14th century as a way to use up stale bread.
• It is popular in many countries, including the United States, Ireland, and the Caribbean.
• The addition of chocolate chips gives this classic dessert an extra indulgent twist.