Pineapple Casserole Recipe
Perfect for holidays like Easter or Thanksgiving, this baked pineapple casserole is a nostalgic comfort food that brings a touch of Southern charm to any table.
Equipment
Ingredients
Pineapple Filling
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 20 oz cans of pineapple sliced or in chunks
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice reserved from cans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Casserole Topping
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery crackers (Ritz) crushed
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch or similar size baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in drained pineapple (chopped if you bought slices) and the reserved ½ cup juice. Fold in both cheddar cheeses.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared dish.
- Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and ½ cup of sharp shredded cheddar until evenly coated. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. This casserole thickens as it sits.