Description
Traditional Pineapple Casserole is a sweet and savory Southern side dish, perfect for holidays and potlucks. This easy recipe combines pineapple, cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping for a delightful flavor combination. Enjoy this classic Southern comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned pineapple chunks thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pineapple chunks, shredded cheddar cheese, flour, and sugar. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter. Crush the Ritz crackers into small pieces.
- Combine the melted butter and crushed crackers; mix well.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy casserole.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Don’t overbake to prevent the casserole from drying out.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for a hint of spice.
- Serve warm as a side dish with ham, chicken, or pork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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