What’s Cookin’ Wednesday: Pineapple Jello Salad

• Sometimes, it takes an ingredient that most people would consider “odd” to turn a dish from something ordinary into something FANTASTIC!

Try this Pineapple Jello Salad at your next get-together.  It’s not your grandmothers Jello Salad, that’s for sure!

You’ll need:

One large package of lime Jello-O, or two small packages

2 1/2 cups VERY hot water

1 12-oz can of crushed pineapple, mostly drained

1/4 cup Pineapple Habanero Texas Pepper Jelly

1 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise  ( I like it with Miracle Whip better, but you might be different!)

2 cups cottage cheese (small or large curd, which you like best.  I like the small curd better.)

Dissolve the lime Jell-O in the hot water.   Chill until PARTLY set.

Mix the Jello and all the other ingredients in a large bowl.  Pour into a mold or casserole dish and chill until firm.

“Frost” with Cool-Whip or whipped cream, if desired.  Serve proudly.  Don’t count on any leftovers.