Description
Rainbow Grilled Cheese is a colorful twist on the classic comfort food—gooey, golden, and bursting with personality! Made with soft white bread, shredded mozzarella, and vibrant strips of rainbow-colored cheese, this fun sandwich is perfect for kids, parties, or anyone who loves playful food. It’s easy to make, visually stunning, and absolutely delicious. Slice it warm for that magical rainbow cheese pull, and don’t forget to snap a photo!
Ingredients
4 slices thick white bread or sourdough
2 tablespoons butter, softened (for spreading)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or mild white cheese like Monterey Jack or provolone)
Gel food coloring: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
Instructions
Color the Cheese:
Divide shredded cheese evenly into 6 small bowls (about ¼ cup per bowl).
Add a drop or two of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the cheese is evenly coated.
On a piece of wax or parchment paper, arrange thin strips of each color side by side to form two rainbow cheese rows.Assemble the Sandwiches:
Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place one slice, butter side down, in a cold skillet or griddle.
Lay one full rainbow cheese row on the unbuttered side.
Top with a second slice of bread, buttered side up. Repeat for the second sandwich.
Grill to Perfection:
Turn heat to medium-low.
Grill each sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side, gently pressing down, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Let sit for 30 seconds before slicing to achieve the perfect rainbow cheese pull.
Notes
For best results, use gel food coloring—it gives vibrant color without adding extra moisture.
Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-packaged varieties.
Keep the heat low and slow to allow the cheese to melt evenly while the bread crisps up.
This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately, but you can color the cheese up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge.
Want a full rainbow-themed meal? Pair with a bright side like fruit skewers or follow it up with Rainbow Cloud Sugar Pizza for dessert!