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Pineapple Casserole Recipe

This Pineapple Casserole Recipe is a classic southern dish that can be served as a side or dessert. It's unique combination of pineapple, cheddar cheese, and savory buttery crackers is a divine decadence you must try!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple drained
  • 20 ounces canned pineapple tidbits drained reserve the juice
  • 6 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 sleeves butter crackers Ritz, crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a 9x11 or medium-sized casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Make Pineapple and Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour.
    Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
    1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Add the drained pineapple and stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
    20 ounces canned crushed pineapple, 20 ounces canned pineapple tidbits
  • Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish
  • Make Buttery Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, mix the crumbled butter crackers, reserved pineapple juice, and melted butter. Spread this crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pineapple mixture.
    6 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice, 8 tablespoons butter, 2 sleeves butter crackers
  • Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Let Set and Enjoy: Remove the dish from the oven and let it set for 5-10 minutes. Then, Serve Warm. This dish can also be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled.

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Notes

  • Make sure to drain the pineapple well.
  • You may reduce the crackers to 1 sleeve if you prefer a less crunchy topping. Use only 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 ½ tablespoons of juice.
  • If you would like it less sweet, reduce to ¾ cup of sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 385 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 69 mg | Sodium: 372 mg | Sugar: 25 g

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/pineapple-casserole-recipe/