Chocolate Bread Pudding

This is so good! When you buy French or some type of rustic type bread and have some left over this is a great way to use it. I often freeze bread that is starting to get stale so I have some on hand when I need it. You will love this Chocolate Bread Pudding! Add some real whipped cream or ice cream and you just might think you died and went to Dessert Heaven!

Chocolate Bread Pudding

4 c. French bread cubed

½ c. chopped nuts

3 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 can eagle brand-sweetened condensed milk

2- 1once squares of unsweetened chocolate melted

1 ½ c. water

2 tbs. butter melted

Whipped cream

Preheat to 350. Butter a 9-inch square-baking dish. Place bread cubes in baking dish and sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over bread. Blend melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside. In bowl beat eggs and vanilla. Add, water, butter and chocolate milk mixture. Mix well. Poor evenly over bread, moistening completely. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife is inserted and comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Makes 6-9 servings