casserole

10 slices white bread, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)