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

Directions

1. 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. 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. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.