Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Name: Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) pumpkin; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; ¼ pound stale bread, thinly sliced and cut into ½-inch cubes; ¼ pound Gruyere, Emmenthal, or cheddar cheese (or a mix of all three), cut into ½-inch cubes; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped; 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped; ¼ cup chopped fresh chives or sliced scallions; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; ½ cup heavy cream; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg