Creating Baileys Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding is a fun and easy process! Follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Prepare the Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, Baileys Irish Cream, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread. Gently stir to ensure all the bread is soaked in the mixture. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the bread mixture.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is slightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This will help it set further.
9. Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Baileys Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding effortlessly.