Croque Madame Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette or crusty loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3-4 cups)
• 6 Pete & Gerry's eggs, plus 2 extra for topping the casserole
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated and divided
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
• Pinch of grated nutmeg