Pineapple Casserole
This 6-ingredient Pineapple Casserole recipe has a filling of canned pineapple and cheddar cheese that's topped with buttery crushed crackers and baked until golden brown. It's a classic Southern recipe passed down through my family for generations and is perfect for your holiday table.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can pineapple chunks drained
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple undrained
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1 1/2 sleeves buttery round crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 2 quart or 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine both the drained pineapple chunks, undrained crushed pineapple, sugar, and flour. Mix until combined well.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In the same mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and the remaining cheese. Once combined, sprinkle over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until it's golden brown and bubbling at the edges of the pan.
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Notes
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until just warmed through.
Freeze for up to 2 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. We can't guarantee that once the casserole thaws it will be the same texture or consistency.
Tips:
- Drain the excess liquid from the pineapple chunks but leave the crushed pineapple undrained. We want some of the pineapple juice to help flavor the casserole, but too much will make it watery in texture.
- When mixing the filling, if it feels too loose, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of flour before baking.
- Grate the cheddar cheese from the block. This makes such a big difference. The pre-shredded cheddar cheese can sometimes have a powder on it that prevents it from melting nicely.
- Bake the pineapple and cheese casserole uncovered. This helps the cheesy cracker topping to brown nicely and the filling to thicken perfectly as it bakes.
- Like it sweeter? Add more granulated sugar or brown sugar. You could also use sugar substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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