Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 frozen bread, baked and cooled
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup half and half
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
• whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

Remove crusts from baked bread and cut into 1 inch cubes. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, salt and spices. Mix well. Add the bread cubes and chocolate chips and toss gently. Pour into a sprayed 8 inch square baking pan. Let sit for 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle top with brown sugar and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA