Microwave Bread Pudding

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Yield: one large or two smaller servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 ounces cubed bread
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 5/8 ounces milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 7/8 to 1 1/4 ounces sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, dried fruit, cinnamon, or the garnish of your choice

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

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

4) 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.

5) 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.