Pineapple Casserole Recipe

A rectangular baking dish contains a partially served pineapple casserole with a golden-brown, crumbly topping. A serving spoon rests inside the dish. Crackers partially crumble on the right, and a small piece of pineapple is visible in the bottom left corner.

5 from 18 votes

This Pineapple Casserole is sweet pineapple and sharp cheddar baked together under a buttery cracker topping — just $1.25 a serving and a Southern side dish everyone ends up loving, even the skeptics.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $9.96, $1.25 per Serving

Ingredients

⅓ cup All Purpose Flour
½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 can Pineapple Tidbits drained
1 can Crushed Pineapple drained
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers approximately 30-40 crackers, crushed
¼ cup Butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9-inch baking dish or a 1½-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
Stir in 1 can (approximately 20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained, and 1 can (approximately 20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained.
Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until well combined.
Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
In a separate small bowl, combine 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (approximately 30 to 40 crackers), crushed, with ¼ cup melted butter.
Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve warm.

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.

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