Chocolate Bread Pudding

Name: Chocolate Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter (plus more for baking dish); 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread; 2 cups milk; 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate; 2 large eggs; 1/2 c granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp confectioners sugar

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Ingredients

1 tbsp butter (plus more for baking dish)
8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
2 cups milk
3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
2 large eggs
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp confectioners sugar

Directions

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{"0":"Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter an 11x7 inch baking dish. Toast bread until lightly crisped.","2":"In a medium saucepan, combine milk, chocolate and butter. Place over medium-low heat, stirring occassionally, until chocolate has melted, about 5 mins.","4":"Tear bread into large pieces (4-5 per slice); scatter evenly in prepared dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in warm milk mixture until combined. Pour over bread.","6":"Bake until pudding has puffed and is firm, about 25 mins. Cool at least 10 mins and dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.","8":"Optional: Serve with cool whip or cream, as you would with a souffle. To jazz this recipe up, add a shot of Cointreau or Amaretto to the chocolate mixture."}