Best Thanksgiving Jell O Salad Recipes

ORANGE JELLO SALAD

Orange Jello Salad image

My sister Julie's recipe. The only thing on my kid's plate at any dinner party or pot luck. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by ROBIN PENA

Categories Gelatin

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) box orange Jell-O
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
19 large marshmallows
1 cup milk
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

Cream Jello and cream cheese until creamy.
Heat milk and marshmallows in saucepan until marshmallows dissolve (stirring occasionally).
Add to Jello mixture, stirring to combine.
Add pineapple and oranges; drained.
Fold in Cool Whip and mayo.
Refrigerate until set, around 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 296.5, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 50.1, Protein 7

MOM'S SECRET CHERRY JELL-O® SALAD

Mom's Secret Cherry JELL-O® Salad image

My mom always makes this for Thanksgiving and all of my siblings have carried on the tradition. The secret is in the topping.

Provided by Scott09

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
2 cups hot water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
3 bananas, sliced
1 ½ cups cold water
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Dissolve gelatin completely in 2 cups hot water and pour into desired mold. Mix crushed pineapple, bananas, and 1 1/2 cup cold water into gelatin mixture; top with miniature marshmallows. Chill until firm.
Whisk reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture almost comes to a simmer and becomes thick, about 5 minutes. Mix cream cheese into sauce, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to room temperature. Stir whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 56.5 g