Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325.
2. 2
   Coat 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Diagonally cut bread slices in half to make triangles.
4. 4
   Arrange 1/3 of bread in bottom of pan slightly overlapping; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chocolate chips; repeat with remaining bread and chips, ending with chips.
5. 5
   Whisk half and half with eggs, sugar and vanilla.
6. 6
   Evenly pour mixture over bread; cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Bake 30 minutes; remove foil; bake 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
8. 8
   Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
9. 9
   Serve topped with ice cream, if desired.