Description
This Easy Pineapple Casserole recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and savory, combining crushed pineapple, cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple weeknight side dish, this quick pineapple casserole is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, ensure your crushed pineapple is well-drained.
- Add the granulated sugar, flour, and shredded cheddar cheese to the drained pineapple. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour half of the melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the pineapple mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cracker topping.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy casserole.
- For a richer flavor, use salted butter.
- Add pecans or walnuts to the cracker topping for extra crunch.
- Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg