This sweet southern pineapple casserole could be a side dish…or a dessert! This unique recipe with pineapple, cheddar cheese and butter crackers is always a hit.
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Pineapple Casserole Recipe
Full honesty here. The first time my grandma made this recipe for a family picnic I thought she was crazy. Pineapple, cheese…and crackers? I didn’t know whether to be grossed out or intrigued. My curiosity got the best of me and I ended up trying easy pineapple casserole that day. I should have just stayed away because now I can’t stop eating it. It’s strange, I’ll admit, but it’s also addicting.
Whether you call it scalloped pineapple, pineapple casserole or baked pineapple, let’s just agree that it is a delicious southern side dish that goes perfect with a ham dinner. Ideal for Easter!
Pineapple Cheese Casserole
The first strange thing about this recipe is that it calls for shredded cheddar cheese. I have no idea why this works but it totally does. I recommend shredding a block of sharp cheddar cheese yourself. This will allow the cheese to melt smoothly and give you the best texture.
Pineapple Casserole with Ritz Crackers
The buttery Ritz crackers on the top are so, so perfect.The salty crackers cut back on the sweet of the pineapple in a perfect way. Crush the crackers, toss them with butter and sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the pineapple mixture.
I like to use a deep dish 9″ pie plate to serve this casserole. You can use an 8×8 pan or a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes. The top will get nicely golden brown.
Easy Side Dishes for Ham
- Easy Baked Ham
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Italian Green Beans
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet Potato Puffs
- Sweet Potato Casserole
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Pineapple Casserole
Print Pin RateIngredients
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits (reserve 1/4 cup juice) (drained)
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 40 Ritz butter crackers
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Drain the cans of pineapple but reserve 1/4 cup juice. Set the juice aside.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese, pineapple juice, tidbits, and crushed pineapple.
- Pour the mixture into a deep dish 9" pie plate or 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and the butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being about 1/2 cup of casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
This is one of our Easter go to’s. We love Pineapple Casserole!
2pots2cook says
Never made that kind of casserole. Keeping for Easter! Thank you !
Kathy says
I’m fixing this for Easter this year. It just sounds so yummy!
Julie Clark says
Enjoy this for your Easter dinner!
Kathy says
Well, I fixed it for Easter today and there isn’t a speck left over! Delicious!!