3 tbsp/45 mL butter or margarine

1-1/2 quarts/liters water

1/4 cup/60 mL Beef Soup & Gravy    

1 tbsp/15 mL Onion Soup & Gravy    

1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Black Pepper 6 oz    

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Pinch of Thyme (Tin)    

6 slices French bread

Butter or margarine

1 cup/250 mL (4 oz/113 g) shredded cheese (Swiss or Cheddar)