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We didn’t think mac and cheese could get any better!

This Homemade Rainbow Mac and Cheese Recipe Will Change Your Life

diy homemade rainbow mac and cheese recipe

Follow the rainbow to the pot of (cheesy) gold — who wouldn't want that?!


Ingredients:

  • box of elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 2 cups of cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of flour
  • food coloring

Directions:

Mix butter, milk, cheese, flour and salt in a pot and let melt over medium heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning.

Pour melted cheese into four small containers and add in food coloring. Stir until combined.

Cook macaroni and then divide evenly into the four separate cheese sauce bowls. Toss the macaroni in the cheese until fully coated.

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