INGREDIENTS
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1 (3-pound) pumpkin
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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1/4 pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/4 pound Gruyere, Emmenthal, or cheddar cheese (or a mix of all three), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 to 3 cloves garlic, split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
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4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or sliced scallions
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg