Mushroom and Spinach Bread-zagna

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1/4 cup EVOO

1 pound cremini or mixed mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 shallot, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 to 1/3 cup marsala or dry white wine

1/4 to 1/3 cup chicken stock

1 pound spinach, stemmed and chopped

1 pint half-and-half

6 large eggs

A few grates fresh nutmeg

Eight 1-inch-thick slices peasant-style white bread

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces, plus softened butter, for greasing

12 ounces Fontina Val d'Aosta or Gruyere cheese, shredded or thinly sliced

1 1/2 to 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano