Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Using a food processor, mixer or blender, combine butter and sugar; blend well. Add cinnamon and vanilla and continue to blend.
3. 3
   While the machine is running, add eggs to the mixture. Turn off the machine and scrape down the sides. Add the milk and blend once more.
4. 4
   Lightly butter a baking dish. Break up the bread into 1-inch pieces and add to the dish. Gently mix in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the bread. Pour the wet mixture over the bread pieces and allow to soak for 8 to 10 minutes. Lightly push down the top pieces of bread to allow to soak up wet mixture.
5. 5
   Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the custard is set but still moist. Allow to cool, then dive in!