Pineapple Casserole Recipe
This pineapple casserole is the unexpectedly delicious sweet-and-savory side dish that pairs perfectly with ham, turkey, or just about any holiday spread. With juicy pineapple, sharp cheddar, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, it’s a Southern classic that’s easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz / 560g) pineapple chunks in own juice, (reserve ¼ cup juice) drained
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the drained pineapple, grated cheddar cheese, brown sugar and all-purpose flour. Mix well until combined.2 cans (20 oz / 560g) pineapple chunks in own juice, (reserve ¼ cup juice)1 ½ cup cheddar cheese⅓ cup brown sugar⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- In a separate smaller bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter and reserved pineapple juice until the crumbs are evenly coated.2 cups Ritz crackers½ cup butter
- Pour the pineapple and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the pineapple filling, making sure it covers everything.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a sweet-savory side dish with ham, roasted meats, or on its own.
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Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1mg
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