Barbara’s Jello
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Barbara Spurr | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful retro congealed salad featuring lemon jello, crushed pineapple, grated cheese, and whipped topping. Perfect for vintage-themed potlucks and family gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 4 hours | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Jello mold or pan
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg (3 oz) | Lemon Jello | or lemon gelatin |
| 1 sm can | Crushed Pineapple | drained, reserve juice |
| 1 pkg | Dream Whip | prepared |
| 1 cup | Grated Velveeta | grated |
| 1 sm pkg | Pecans | nuts and pineapple topping |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Jello
- Make the 1 pkg lemon jello using 1 cup hot H2O and 3/4 cup pineapple juice (add cold H2O to make 3/4 cup total liquid).
Step 2: Combining and Setting
- Allow the jello to set slightly, then fold in the 1 pkg Dream Whip, 1 cup grated Velveeta cheese, and 1 sm pkg pecans along with the crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Prepare up to a day in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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