Pineapple Banana Salad

This salad is a potluck classic. Jell-O, marshmallows, Cool Whip, and fruit; what could be better?

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Ingredients:

• 1 small box strawberry Jell-o
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits, reserve sauce
• 2 bananas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup pineapple juice from canned pineapple
• 1 carton of Cool Whip
• 1 cup pecan pieces

Method

Make Jell-o according to package and let set up in refrigerator. After Jell-o is set, spread pineapple tidbits over it. On top of pineapple layer place sliced bananas then cover with marshmallows. Place back in refrigerator. To small sauce pan add reserved pineapple juice, butter, flour, sugar, and egg then cook over low heat until thick, about 5 minutes. Let mixture cool then fold in Cool Whip and place on top of Jell-o salad and top with pecan pieces. Let set 1 hour before serving. Toast pecans in 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.

Notes:

Number of servings: 8-10

Submitted By: meljo8
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