A Hot (Cold?) Mess

Pineapple Salad (from the Monett, MO Centennial Cookbook)

1/4 lb. Velveeta, cubed
2 T. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
20-oz. can chunk pineapple

Drain pineapple. Pour juice in saucepan, add flour, sugar, and eggs. Cook over low heat till thickened. Place pineapple and cheese in bowl, pour hot juice over and stir lightly until cheese melts. When cool, refrigerate.

I have to admit, this didn't sound 100% revolting until I read the last sentence of the recipe. My mother used to make a pineapple-cheddar cheese bake that I have eaten and like. (Although if someone else moderated this page, it would probably make a top-ten list of Church Supper Disasters.)

What makes this particular recipe a disaster, though, is the refrigeration of the goop. Just imagine--Velveeta "cheese food", melted, rehardened, and eaten with fruit. It's just offensive. Put that little image in your brain and try to sleep tonight. You're welcome.