Ingredients

For the bread:

• Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling, or softened butter
• 10-12 slices white bread or whole grain bread, sliced 1-inch thick (stale is not only fine but preferred)

For the sauce:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal or chopped crimini mushrooms
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• A few grates of nutmeg
• A pinch of cloves
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 pound Fontina Val D'Aosta cheese or other easy-melting Italian cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese

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