Gooey Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This playful grilled cheese sandwich features gooey, vibrant rainbow-colored cheese between crispy, golden bread. It’s a fun, kid-friendly twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or rainy afternoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Gel food coloring in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
- 8 slices hearty white or sourdough bread (about 1/2-inch thick)
- 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Divide evenly into six bowls (about 1/2 cup each).
- Add 1–2 drops of gel food coloring to each bowl, one color per bowl. Toss or knead until evenly colored.
- Lay out 8 slices of bread. Mix butter and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. Spread a thin layer on one side of each slice.
- Flip 4 slices so the buttered side is down. Arrange colored cheese in vertical stripes across each slice, pressing gently.
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Press lightly.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- If cheese isn’t fully melted, cover pan loosely with a lid for 30 seconds or finish in a 325°F oven for 2–3 minutes.
- Let sandwiches rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve, pulling apart slowly for the rainbow cheese stretch.
Notes
For best results, use block cheese and shred it yourself. Mayo on the outside creates a crisp, golden crust. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, substitute bread and cheese as needed. Let sandwiches rest before slicing for the perfect cheese stretch. Kids love helping with the cheese coloring and assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
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