Description
This Pineapple Casserole is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring juicy pineapple chunks and crushed pineapple baked with cheddar cheese and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Perfect as a side dish for holiday gatherings or family dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that adds a unique twist to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained pineapple chunks and crushed pineapple with the sugar, flour, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the pineapple.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some crushed nuts or shredded coconut.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg