This sweet southern pineapple casserole could be a side dish...or a dessert! This unique recipe with pineapple, cheddar cheese and butter crackers is always a hit.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked pineapple, easter side dish, pineapple side dish
Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a deep dish 9" pie plate or 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Drain the cans of pineapple but reserve 1/4 cup juice. Set the juice aside. 20 ounces pineapple tidbits (reserve 1/4 cup juice), 20 ounces crushed pineapple
Mix. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese, reserved pineapple juice, tidbits, and crushed pineapple. Stir well. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Make the topping. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and the butter. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the pineapple mixture. 40 Ritz butter crackers, 1/2 cup butter
Bake. Bake for 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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Notes
Add finely chopped pecans to the top for a little extra crunch. Or add shredded coconut or coconut flakes to the topping for a tropical flair.
Serve warm and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm leftovers in the microwave.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being about 1/2 cup of casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.