Blt Pain Perdu Casserole

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12 ounces crusty dense white bread (such as a French loaf), sliced ¾ inch thick

7 medium (about 2 lb. total) beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into ½-inch slices

1 pound bacon, chopped, cooked until crisp, and drained

½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

12 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided

8 large eggs

1 ½ cups half-and-half

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons granulated garlic

2 teaspoons mustard powder

2 teaspoons paprika

1 ½ teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon grated nutmeg

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

½ teaspoon granulated sugar

5 ounces arugula

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