Savory Veggie Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 cups bread, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces-- may use French or Artisan bread, or any bread
• 2 yellow crookneck squash, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 Cup sliced asparagus
• 1 Cup shredded fresh yams
• 8 eggs
• 1 Cup half & half
• 1/2 Cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Fresh salsa, optional