Aunt Myrna's Party Cheese Salad Recipe
Every family has that one recipe that seems to emerge at all the gatherings, beloved and requested — Aunt Myrna's Party Cheese Salad is just that dish.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz Package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Salad Mixture
- 1 Small can of crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can Fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 jar Maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1 cup Miniature marshmallows
- 1 Package of lemon gelatin (3 oz)
Garnish (optional):
- Additional maraschino cherries
- A sprinkle of chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan, dissolve the package of lemon gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.Stir the mixture for around 2-3 minutes over medium heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved.Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- On a cutting board, chop the nuts and set them aside.In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Gradually fold the room-temperature gelatin into the cheese mixture until fully incorporated.Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and prepared nuts.
- To the cheese and gelatin mixture, gently add the drained pineapple, fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries, and miniature marshmallows.Ensure the fruits and marshmallows are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving dish, spreading it out evenly.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or until it is firmly set.
- Before serving, decorate the top of the salad with additional maraschino cherries and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture and flair.Serve chilled as a yummy dish that will stand out among other exceptional dishes at your party.
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