French Toast BLT with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• 12 thick slices smoked bacon
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 5 large eggs
• coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices challah bread, at least 1 inch thick
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
• 12 slices ripe tomatoes (about 3 small)
• 6 cups arugula, cleaned