Pineapple Casserole with Ritz Crackers

4.64 from 242 votes

Pineapple Casserole with Ritz Crackers

My grandma's Southern pineapple casserole, with the exact flour-to-juice ratio so it bakes scoopable and never watery. Sweet, cheesy, foolproof.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

20 ounces pineapple tidbits (drained, reserve 1/4 cup juice)
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 crushed
1/2 cup butter (melted)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a deep dish 9" pie plate or 1½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Drain both cans of pineapple, reserving ¼ cup of the juice, and set the juice aside. 20 ounces pineapple tidbits, 20 ounces crushed pineapple
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese, reserved pineapple juice, tidbits, and crushed pineapple. Stir well. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and the butter. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the pineapple mixture. 40 Ritz butter crackers, 1/2 cup butter
Bake for 35 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve warm.

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Notes

Add finely chopped pecans to the top for a little extra crunch. Or add shredded coconut or coconut flakes to the topping for a tropical flair.

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.

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