We taste-tested eight brands of cheddar cheese slices you're likely to find at your local supermarket. To find the very best one, we sampled each on a burger without knowing which brand was which. Our ...

Grill the burgers for about five minutes per side, then top each with a slice of cheese, cover, and let it melt over the patty. A little sharp cheese goes a long way to provide rich, savory flavor.

4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Kosher salt. Freshly ground black pepper. Directions. Cara Cormack. Gather the ...