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160505 RainbowGrilledCheese
160505 RainbowGrilledCheese
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This is How You Can Make the Rainbow Grilled Cheese

What’s better than a classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo from your mom? A rainbow grilled cheese. This epic Instagram sensation inspired us to try it out and show you how you can make one too. The premise is simple: melt the cheese, add the food coloring, and make the magic happen with that final gratifying cheese pull. We’d highly suggest having your camera ready.

Rainbow Grilled Cheese

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Start by separating the cheese into four bowls (1/4 cup in each bowl).

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    Add food coloring and condiments to each bowl and combine to achieve desired color (basil + green food coloring, lavender + purple food coloring, sundried tomatoes + red food coloring).

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    Butter both slices of bread on one side, and toast one slice in a pan over medium heat.

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    Layer the 1/4 cup of white cheese, then arrange colors in whatever pattern you desire.

     

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    Once cheese is starting to melt, add the second slice of bread and flip. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes.

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    Slice, Instagram, and enjoy.

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