Choco-licious Bread Pudding Muffins

Source: Tracy Noerper, Southeast United Dairy Industry Association

1 3/4 cups milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups cubed (1/2-inch) cinnamon swirl bread
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Stir in bread cubes and chocolate chips; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.

Spoon mixture into 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and set. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

The snacks may be cooled, placed in an air-tight container and frozen up to one month before serving.

Makes 12 muffins.