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Pineapple Casserole Recipe is a popular southern dish. It is loaded with pineapple, cheese, and topped with crushed crackers. It is delicious and easy to make.

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Pineapple Cheese Casserole is a tasty casserole dish that is perfectly served with your Easter ham. It easy to make and the sweet and savory flavor make it a crowd favorite casserole.

If you love pineapple, also try Pineapple Fluff or this Disney Dole Whip Recipe. This pineapple dish is always a crowd flavor!

Why Make Pineapple Casserole

You may think that the ingredients consisting of pineapple, cheese and flour is an odd combination. But trust me when I say that you will be amazed how delicious it taste.

The ingredients combine together in a mixing bowl and then baked for about 45 minutes. The whole family will love this dish and it will become a family tradition casserole recipe.

Ingredients

Top view of food ingredients arranged in small bowls on a light surface. The ingredients for a delightful pineapple casserole include chopped potatoes, mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, sugar, and a small piece of butter.

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Recipe Add-Ins

This pineapple mixture is great saved as is. But you can also add in other ingredients to jazz it up.

  • Nuts – Mix in some chopped walnuts or chopped pecans.
  • Coconut – Shredded coconut is also a good option if you like coconut.
  • Cherries – Maraschino Cherries halved always makes a dish beautiful and tasty with the pops of red.
  • Seasoning – Add ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg to give it a deep flavor.
  • Mix Together – Any of these combination would work well together in this casserole dish.

How to Make Pineapple Casserole

  • Step 1 – Prepare oven and backing pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray either a 9×9 baking dish or a 1 ½ quart casserole pan with a non-stick cooking spray. 
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Step 2 – Add to bowl and combine – In a medium bowl or large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.  Then stir in the drained pineapple and the shredded cheddar cheese. 

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Step 3 – Pour into a baking dish – Pour this mixture into the baking dish or casserole pan. 

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Step 4 – Mix butter and cracker crumbs – In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together the crushed crackers and melted butter. 

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Step 5 – Add to Casserole – Sprinkle this mixture on top of the casserole. 

  • Step 6 – Bake Casserole – Bake for 35-40 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the top of the casserole is golden browned. 
  • Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

  • Serving – This casserole can easily be a dessert or a side dish. 
  • Drain Pineapple Juice – Make sure to drain the juice as much as possible before mixing with other ingredients.
  • Canned Pineapple – We recommend canned pineapple for this recipe. Pineapple chunks, tidbits, and crushed is what we recommend.
  • Baking Casserole – We bake casserole until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve Hot – This dish is best served warm while the cheese is melted.
A white rectangular baking dish contains a partially served Pineapple Casserole with a crumb topping. A serving spoon rests inside the dish. Nearby, there are round crackers, fresh pineapple slices on plates, and a small cutting board with additional pineapple.

How to Serve Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple casserole makes the best side dish for any occasion. We usually make it for the holidays with our Slow Cooker Whole Turkey or Slow Cooker Christmas Ham Recipe.

But there have been times that we make it with our Grilled Teriyaki Steak or Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Pineapple Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prepare pineapple casserole ahead of time as directed except for adding the buttery cracker crumbs. Cover the casserole and store in the fridge up to the night before baking. Then when ready to bake top with the cracker topping.

Can you Use Fresh Pineapple?

When we make recipes, we always try to make sure to use the freshest ingredients. But with this pineapple casserole, we stick to the the canned pineapple. If you use fresh pineapple it tends to not be as sweet. The texture of fresh pineapple is more on the tough side. The canned pineapple goes through a process that makes it softer and sweeter. We do not recommend fresh pineapple for this recipe. 

How to Store Leftover Pineapple Casserole

Refrigerate the leftovers covered or in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

How to Reheat Pineapple Casserole

You can easily reheat the leftovers in the oven or the microwave to reheat and enjoy your leftovers.  If you prefer to reheat in the oven bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

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Pineapple Casserole Recipe

5 from 18 votes
Pineapple Casserole is a popular southern dish. It is loaded with pineapple. cheese, and topped with crushed crackers. It is delicious and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 343

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray either a 9×9 baking dish or a 1 ½ quart casserole pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.  Then stir in the drained pineapple and the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Pour this mixture into the baking dish or casserole pan.
  • In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together the crushed crackers and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle this mixture on top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the top of the casserole is browned.
  • Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This casserole can easily be a dessert or a side dish. 
We do not recommend fresh pineapple for this recipe. 
Refrigerate the leftovers covered for up to 4-5 days.  You can easily reheat the leftovers in the oven or the microwave to reheat and enjoy your leftovers.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 343kcal, Carbohydrates 42g, Protein 8g, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0.3g, Cholesterol 44mg, Sodium 276mg, Potassium 211mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 33g, Vitamin A 531IU, Vitamin C 13mg, Calcium 233mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Heidi LaCentra says:

    You must use freshly grated cheese not pre grated. It doesn’t melt or mix properly because it is more desiccated.

  2. Louise says:

    I lay claim to my coined “YUMtastic” word 🙂
    Louise