"Grandma knew how to make a hearty meal out of leftover bits of bread and cheese. This recipe is meant for riffing, so use any type of cheese, leafy greens, meat or bread you happen to have on hand...."
INGREDIENTS
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Butter or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing pan
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6 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 handfuls dark, leafy greens such as spinach, arugula or baby kale, chopped (about 1 cup packed)
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1 cup diced salty deli meat, such as Canadian bacon, ham, or cooked bacon
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8 ounces (about 2 1/2 packed cups) leftover bread torn into 1-inch pieces, such as English muffins, bagels or sourdough bread
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3/4 cup shredded mild melting cheese such as Gruyere, provolone or Gouda