savory, herbed grilled cheese french toast

Ingredients For savory, herbed grilled cheese french toast

• 8 slice

  french bread or sourdough bread, thickly sliced
• BATTER
• 1/2 c

  buttermilk
• 2

  eggs, at room temperature & well beaten
• 1 tsp

  kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp

  thyme, leaves, minced
• 1/2 tsp

  oregano, dried
• 1/4 tsp

  white pepper
• 1 pinch

  cayenne pepper
• FILLING
• 1/2 to 3/4 c

  sharp cheddar, finely grated
• 1/4 to 1/2 c

  fontina cheese, finely grated
• 3 Tbsp

  parmigiano-reggiano, grated
• 2 Tbsp

  butter, unsalted at room temperature