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Kristen King

Pineapple Casserole

5 from 4 votes
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add drained pineapple to a 9x9 (or similar) dish.
  3. In a small bowl mix reserved pineapple juice, sugar, and flour. Mix well and pour over pineapple. Mix.
  4. Sprinkle cheese on top of pineapple.
  5. Cover top of casserole with Ritz crackers, then pour melted butter evenly over top.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm. 

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and reheated in the microwave.