Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding - cinnamon-raisin bread

Method

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Coat 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Diagonally cut bread slices in half to make triangles.
• Arrange 1/3 of bread in bottom of pan slightly overlapping; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chocolate chips; repeat with remaining bread and chips, ending with chips.
• Whisk half and half with eggs, sugar and vanilla.
• Evenly pour mixture over bread; cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes.
• Bake 30 minutes; remove foil; bake 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
• Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
• Serve topped with ice cream, if desired.