Pineapple Casserole
In this sweet and savory southern side dish, canned pineapple is mixed with a sweet and creamy sauce, then topped with sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy cracker crumbs, and melted butter. Then it’s baked until bubbling, golden, and crispy on top.
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz cans pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve 1/4 c juice)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Ritz crackers, lightly crushed by hand
- 1 stick butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add drained pineapple to a 9x9 (or similar) dish.
- In a small bowl mix reserved pineapple juice, sugar, and flour. Mix well and pour over pineapple. Mix.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of pineapple.
- Cover top of casserole with Ritz crackers, then pour melted butter evenly over top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and reheated in the microwave.