Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of the South with this Southern Pineapple Casserole. A delightful combination of pineapple, cheese, and buttery crackers that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Mixture:
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Cracker Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 sleeves buttery round crackers, crushed (e.g., Ritz)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Pineapple Mixture: In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add pineapples, then stir in cheddar cheese. Pour into the baking dish.
- Make Cracker Topping: In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter. Spread over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole goes well with ham, turkey, or barbecue.
- For a sweeter version, reduce cheese to 1 cup and slightly increase sugar.
- Best served fresh for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
