Chocolate Decadence Bread Pudding

• 3 cups whole milk, divided
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 34 cup sugar
• 14 cup butter
• 5 cups white bread, cubed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 34 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

1. For custard combine 2 c milk, chocolate, sugar and butter in a large bowl.
2. Microwave on High for 9 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, or until chocolate is melted.
3. Stir bread cubes, vanilla, cinnamon and remaining milk into hot mixture.
4. Stir in eggs.
5. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Stir and pour into buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
7. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until table knife inserted into center comes out clean.
8. Serve warm.
9. May be topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate for an elegant presentation.

milk, semisweet chocolate baking squares, sugar, butter, white bread, vanilla, cinnamon, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-decadence-bread-pudding-473321 (may not work)