Ingredients:
16 ounces cinnamon-raisin bread
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups half-and-half
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream, optional
Directions:
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.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 80 min.