Bread Pudding-Microwave

By MJH

Serves: 1 large or 2 small servings

Ingredients

• 1 1 cup cubed bread; fresh, or just slightly stale; about 1 1/2 to 2 slices bread
• 1 1 large egg
• 1 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, dried fruit, cinnamon, or the garnish of your choice.

Details

Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put the bread in a fairly shallow, single-serving, microwave-safe bowl.

Whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, and sugar.
Pour over the bread in the bowl, stirring gently to combine.

Stir in chips or dried fruit.
And/or sprinkle with cinnamon, cinnamon-sugar, or nutmeg.

Microwave for 1 minute, uncovered.
Check and see if it's still liquid. If it is, microwave in 30-second bursts, till pudding is cooked all the way to the center; the very center can still look a bit uncooked, but it shouldn't be liquid.

Remove from the microwave.
If desired, drizzle with maple syrup or melted caramel or fudge sauce or... Serve warm; whipped cream or ice cream are always welcome.