Orange Congealed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. orange jello (not NutraSweet)
1 c. hot water
1 large can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. American cheese, shredded
1 medium Cool Whip

Preparation

Dissolve jello with 1 cup hot water.
Simmer on medium heat pineapple and sugar for 2 minutes.
Add to jello mixture and refrigerate until set, several hours or overnight.
After jello sets, mix remaining ingredients in order given.
Place in a medium bowl or container.