Nana's Heavenly Hash

Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle's Note:

This is my mother's gelatin salad that she always made for holidays -- my sisters and I have continued this tradition since 1968. Please do not leave out the extra sharp cheddar cheese -- the cheese makes this salad! Cook time is the approximate chill time. The number of servings is also approximate. This is pretty served in a trifle bowl, or a large clear glass bowl. -- NOTE: 1/3 cup sour cream can be folded-in with the cool whip to make the fruit salad less sweet --

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 (3 ounce) packages orange flavor gelatin (can be sugar free)
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save juice)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained (save juice)
• 1 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip (can be fat free)
• 1/3 cup sour cream (to cut the sweetness) (optional)

Directions:

1. Add water to saved fruit juices to make 2 cups; bring to boil and dissolve gelatin.
2. Add 2 cups cold water and cool until partially set.
3. Add all ingredients EXCEPT cool whip.
4. When thickened but not completely set, fold in cool whip.
5. Pour into a pretty clear glass bowl, or trifle bowl ~ this makes a large amount!
6. Chill for several hours before serving.

Reviews

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