4 flavors gelatin - 3 oz. ea.
4 c. hot water
2 c. cold water
2 pkg. Knox gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. milk
2 c. sour cream
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

Choose 4 packages gelatin (2 red and 2 blue for red, white and blue or flavors that blend together - you be the judge).

Mix 1 package gelatin in 1 cup hot water and add 1/2 cup cold water. (Do this four times - once for each package.) Set aside.

Mix 2 packages Knox gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add 2 cups hot milk. Add to this the mixture of sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.

Starting with the gelatin layer and alternating with cream mixture, layer in clear 8 1/2 x 11 inch dish. Let each layer set for 1/2 hour before adding next layer.