French Toast Casserole from Diamond Nuts | Diamond of California

Ingredients

• 7 eggs, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pound loaf of French bread, cut into 1/2-3/4-inch slices
• 1 1/2 cups Diamond of California® sliced almonds