Description
This warm, sweet, and cheesy pineapple casserole recipe is the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. With canned pineapple, sharp cheddar, and a buttery cracker topping, it’s quick to prepare and a true Southern comfort classic. Great for busy weeknights or make-ahead occasions!
Ingredients
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
🥄 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Mix the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. Stir in drained pineapple chunks and reserved juice. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
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Assemble: Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the pineapple mixture.
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Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
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Cool slightly: Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
📝 Notes
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You can prep the filling up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate it.
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For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers and flour.
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Fresh pineapple works great — cook briefly and drain well before using.
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Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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