Oyster and Bacon Stuffing

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16 cups 1/2-inch cubes stale white bread (about 2 pounds)

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 pound applewood-smoked bacon, thinly sliced

1 large red onion, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

2 carrots, diced

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1/2 cup fresh marjoram or oregano leaves

2 large eggs

2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning

1 pint raw shucked oysters with their liquor, roughly chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup grated parmesan cheese