Chocolate Lover'S Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cut bread into small pieces (about 1/2 to 1-inch); place in a large bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon; reserve 1/4 cup for topping.
3. 3
   Pour melted butter over bread cubes. Stir in sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Combine eggs, salt and vanilla in a medium bowl, stirring until well blended. Add milk slowly to eggs and mix well.
5. 5
   Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, stirring to mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
7. 7
   Stir chocolate chips into bread mixture. Spoon into a 13x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle reserved sugar mixture over top.
8. 8
   Bake at 325 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.