Polpettone

Ingredients

• 1 cup day-old bread, cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 pounds ground beef
• pinch of cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sage, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone slices
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, cut into strips
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste