BREAD PUDDING WITH A KISS

I thought this was an adorable idea! and liked that I could make it in advance. I made them into small bites, but you could definitely cut the pieces bigger.

BREAD PUDDING WITH A KISS

1 1-pound loaf of banana bread (purchased or homemade)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups of half-and-half
1/4 cup of sugar
milk chocolate kisses

Heat oven to 350F.
Cut banana bread into 1 inch cubes, place in an 8X8 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, half-and-half and sugar. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture.
Bake uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until puffed and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cut into 25 squares, or cut with a cookie cutter. Place a chocolate kiss on top of each bread pudding piece.
NOTE - this recipe can be placed in the refrigerator overnight prior to baking.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, February 2004
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