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~ This one's a winner ... you gotta try it! ~ 2 cups boiling water, divided 1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon-flavored gelatin 2 cups ice cubes, divided l pkg. (3 oz.) orange-flavored gelatin 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved 2 cups miniature marshmallows 3 large bananas, sliced 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese ~ Cooked Salad Dressing: ~ 1 cup reserved pineapple juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup whipped topping ~ In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Add pineapple. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan; refrigerate until set. Repeat with orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until set. For dressing, combine pineapple juice, sugar, egg, cornstarch and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, arrange bananas over gelatin. Combine dressing with whipped topping; spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese. ~ Yield: 12-15 servings ~ (Recipe may be halved) * Return to Salad Menu * |
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