Ritz Cracker Salad
Makes about 7 servings

Ingredients:

• 40 - Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1 - cup nuts, chopped
• 4 - egg whites
• 1-1/4 - cups sugar
• 1 - container Cool Whip
• 4 - ounces creamed cheese, softened
• 1 - can crushed pineapples, drained

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crackers and nuts. 
2. In another bowl, beat egg whites stiff, add sugar, and continue to beat. 
3. Pour the egg mixture into the crackers and mix well. 
4. Spread cracker mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. 
5. Bake for 15 minutes. 
6. Allow cooling completely. 
7. In a mixing bowl, combine the Cool Whip, creamed cheese and pineapples. 
8. Then spread on the top and chill.

Picnicking & Tailgating

Place the chilled salad in a plastic contain and place in your ice chest for storage until getting to the picnic.