Frog Eye Salad -- A "Must Have" at the Fritzler Household

1/2 of a one-pound package of acini de pepe noodles (uncooked)
(Creamette is the only brand I have found that makes this type of noodle)
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 15 oz can juice-pack crushed pineapple, drained --save the juice!
1 16oz can fruit cocktail, drained (we like the 'very cherry' kind -- it adds more color)
1 can mandarin oranges (you pick the size depending on how many oranges you want)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup whipped topping (your choice -- CoolWhip or real whipped cream)

Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain.

In a heavy saucepan, beat the egg with a whisk until foamy. Stir in the sugar, flour, salt and pineapple juice. Cook over low heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles and the egg/pineapple mixture. Stir well and then chill at least one hour. I usually do this part the night before I plan to serve the salad.

Stir in the fruit and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped topping. I prefer to use CoolWhip, since sometimes real whipped cream will start to separate if you have the salad around more than a few days. Usually it is not around that long!

Chill thoroughly again. Stir gently before serving. Makes 6-7 servings. Yum!