Egg Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried whole basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 18 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted