To achieve the ideal melted cheese sandwich at home, it's time to consider the exact form that the cheese should take for maximum heat distribution.

Melting Score: 10/10 Flavor Score: 8/10 Cheddar Tested: 1/4-inch-thick slice of cheddar cheese, covered and cooked for 1 minute 30 seconds Photo by Marissa Mullen Cheddar didn't melt as quickly as ...