French Toast Croque Monsieur - Alton Brown

Ingredients

• 4 slices challah bread, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 cup half and half
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons honey, warmed in the microwave for 15 seconds
• 4 ounces Black Forest ham, julienned
• 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
• 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed with your hands
• 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Orange Thyme Syrup, for serving