Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a 13 x 9-inch baking pan half full of hot tap water and place on oven rack in center of oven.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 325°.
3. 3
   Have ready 6 (6 ounce) custard cups or souffle dish.
4. 4
   In a medium size bowl, whisk eggs to blend yolks and whites.
5. 5
   Whisk in milk, sugar and vanilla until well blended.
6. 6
   Place 1 slice bread in bottom of ungreased custard cups.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon chocolate chips.
8. 8
   Add 2 slices bread overlapping to fit and sprinkle with another 1/2 tablespoon of chips.
9. 9
   Pour on about 1/2 cup milk mixture.
10. 10
    Gently press down so slices begin to absorb milk mixture. Place cups in pan of hot water.
11. 11
    Bake 25 to 40 minutes.
12. 12
    Makes 6 servings.