Morning Glory
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS 1 (16-ounce) loaf Italian bread, cubed2 (8-ounce) wheels of Brie, rind trimmed½ cup chopped fresh basil8 large eggs3 cups half-and-half¼ cup unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon