Delectable Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cooked rice
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. chopped pecans
10 to 12 maraschino cherries, chopped
1 envelope Dream Whip, prepared by pkg. directions

Preparation

Stir cream cheese into hot rice.
Allow to cool.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Garnish with additional nuts and cherries, if desired.
Allow to cool thoroughly before serving.
Keep refrigerated.
Put into a 10-inch casserole dish.