Article: Kitchen Detective: Good bread key to great grilled cheese sandwich; Sharp cheddar paired with a mild, creamy Monterey Jack makes the best filling

EDITOR: COOK'S ILLUSTRATED

Making a grilled cheese sandwich seems simple enough and, as kids, we were all perfectly happy with Mom's secret recipe.

But the editors of "Cook's Country" (the sister publication to "Cook's Illustrated," www.cookscountry.com) decided that since the basic concept is so good, it was a shame not to take this classic American offering one or two steps further, turning out sandwiches that are perfect for adults and not just kids.

The first choice is bread. Flimsy white bread made soggy sandwiches.

Sturdy sliced bread with a fine, dense crumb (such as Arnold or Pepperidge Farm) is a must.

When choosing a cheese, two requirements immediately came to mind - ...

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