Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this classic Southern dish with a twist. This Pineapple Casserole combines the tropical goodness of pineapple with the richness of cheddar cheese, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30), crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine drained pineapples, sugar, flour, and cheese. Pour into baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over pineapple mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is a Southern classic, great with ham or pork.
- Adjust sugar for a less sweet version.
- Drain pineapple well to avoid excess liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
