Lemon-Cheese Jello Salad
["1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 small can crushed pineapple", "1 c. cold water", "1/2 c. broken nuts (optional)", "1 c. Cheddar cheese", "1 (9 oz.) carton Cool Whip"]
["Combine gelatin, sugar and pineapple.", "Cook until all sugar is dissolved.", "Add 1 cup cold water and chill until it reaches syrup stage.", "Fold in nuts, grated cheese and Cool Whip.", "Chill until firm."]
["lemon flavored gelatin", "sugar", "pineapple", "cold water", "nuts", "Cheddar cheese"]