Nana'S Heavenly Hash

• 1 cup pecans (Toasted and chopped)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin (can be sugar free)
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained ~ save juice)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated ~ DO NOT OMIT CHEESE)
• 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)

1. Stirring constantly, toast pecans in a dry medium-hot iron skillet until fragrant! Be careful not to scorch them! Set aside to cool, then chop!
2. Add water to saved fruit juices to make 2 cups; bring to boil and dissolve gelatin.
3. Add 2 cups cold water and cool until partially set.
4. Add all ingredients EXCEPT cool whip.
5. When thickened but not completely set, fold sour cream into cool whip, then into jello-fruit mixture until well combined.
6. Pour into a pretty clear glass bowl, or trifle bowl ~ this makes a large amount!
7. Chill for several hours before serving.

pecans, orange gelatin, pineapple, marshmallows, cheddar cheese, orange segments, maraschino cherry, flaked coconut, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nanas-heavenly-hash-267001 (may not work)