Strawberry Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

loaf egg bread or challah, cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices (or buy bread that is already sliced)

unsalted butter, at room temperature

strawberries, trimmed & sliced

+ 2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar

chocolate chips (preferably the mini chips)

half and half

large eggs

large egg yolks

vanilla extract