Pineapple Casserole

This easy recipe for Pineapple Casserole turns canned pineapple, cheddar, and crackers into a sweet, salty, old-fashioned Southern side dish or dessert!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pineapple Casserole

Servings:

Equipment

2-quart Casserole Dish
Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

¾ cup granulated sugar*
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
20 oz. can pineapple tidbits drained, (reserve 6 tbsp pineapple juice)
20 oz. can crushed pineapple fully drained
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese**
1¾ cups crushed Ritz crackers
½ cup regular salted butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter (or nonstick spray.)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour.
Add in the drained pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, cheddar cheese, and the reserved pineapple juice. Stir until combined and no white patches remain.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it to an even layer.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the crushed cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Sprinkle evenly over the pineapple mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let stand 10 minutes to set up and thicken a bit before serving.

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Notes

*The sugar can be reduced to ½ cup, if needed. Splenda also works fine, but use ½ cup.

**Use a good sharp cheddar cheese, which helps cut the sweetness of the pineapple and sugar.

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