Delectable Rice Salad
["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"]
["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."]
["rice", "cream cheese", "sugar", "pineapple", "mayonnaise", "marshmallows", "pecans", "maraschino cherries", "Dream Whip"]