Recommended for you
If there’s one comfort food that never goes out of style, it’s mac and cheese. But this rainbow mac and cheese takes the classic, creamy favorite and gives it a playful, colorful twist that’s perfect for parties, kids’ dinners, or anytime you want to add a little joy to the table.
Made with tender elbow macaroni and a rich blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan, the sauce is buttery, velvety, and irresistibly cheesy. The fun comes in with a few drops of food coloring that transform this cozy dish into a vibrant rainbow of pasta that looks just as good as it tastes. It’s the ultimate mash-up of nostalgic comfort and cheerful color—guaranteed to make everyone smile before they even take a bite.
Make this Rainbow Mac and Cheese Recipe for dinner!
Brit + Co
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.
Follow us on Pinterest for more recipe ideas!
This post has been updated.
