Microwave Chocolate Bread Pudding

Name: Microwave Chocolate Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick); 1/4 cup chocolate chips; 6 -7 slices day-old bread, cut 1-inch cubes (5 cups lightly packed); 1/4 - 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup seedless raisin (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 cups milk
6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
1/4 cup chocolate chips
6 -7 slices day-old bread, cut 1-inch cubes (5 cups lightly packed)
1/4 - 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup seedless raisin (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1

Combine milk, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds, then stir; microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again (if butter and chocolate has not melted at this point continue microwaving and stirring at 30 second intervals until melted).
2

In an 8x8-inch glass baking dish or one of similar size, spread bread cubes evenly, then sprinle evenly with raisins, nuts, and salt.
3

Quickly beat together chocolate mixture, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon (mix well).
4

Pour mixture over bread and microwave on BAKE-7 or MEDIUM for 12-14 minutes.
5

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.