Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, melted chocolate, and liqueur together in a large mixing bowl until very smooth.
2. 2
   Add the half-and-half and mix well.
3. 3
   Add the bread and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. 5
   Grease a 6-cup (9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch) loaf pan with butter.
6. 6
   Pour half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the top with the unmelted chocolate chips.
8. 8
   Pour the remaining bread mixture over the chocolate chips.
9. 9
   Bake until the pudding is set in the center, about 55 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool for 5 minutes.
11. 11
    To serve, cut the pudding into 1-inch thick slices.
12. 12
    Top with vanilla ice cream!