1 loaf stale French bread, cut into 1-inch slices then broken in small chunks
1 qt. chocolate milk
2 c. sugar
1 pkg. chocolate chips
2 tbsp. + 1/2 stick melted butter
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. Kahlua or Creme de Cocoa
3 eggs
2 c. chopped pecans

Combine all ingredients and mix with hands. If there isn't enough liquid to make soupy, add more milk. Pour into buttered oblong baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees (DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN) for 1 hour or until brown (1 hour 15 minutes).

SAUCE:

1/2 stick butter
2 sq. bitter chocolate
1 c. sugar
1 can Pet milk (small)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Melt butter in double boiler; add chocolate and stir until melted. Add sugar and milk. Cook until thick. Remove from heat, then add vanilla. Refrigerate when cool. Heat before serving. Pour over pudding.