Pineapple Casserole
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Pineapple Casserole
Description
The Pineapple Casserole uses two types of drained canned pineapple—crushed and chunks—combined with sharp cheddar cheese, light brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. This blend creates a sweet and slightly tangy base enriched by the cheese's creamy sharpness while the flour adds body. Transferred to a baking dish, it is topped with a mixture of melted salted butter and crushed Ritz crackers, forming a textured and golden crust when baked.
Baking at 350°F for 30 minutes melds the flavors and softens the pineapples while crisping the cracker topping. The contrast between the tender, moist fruit-cheese filling and the buttery cracker crust creates a distinct layered texture with both softness and crunch. This casserole serves well warm as a side dish during holiday meals or potlucks.
For a larger gathering, the recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13-inch pan. Granulated sugar may be substituted for brown sugar if desired. Different buttery crackers can replace Ritz, aiming for about 1.5 to 2 cups of crushed crackers for the topping.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple drained, 1 can, crushed
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained, 1 can
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Topping
- ½ cup butter melted, salted
- 40 Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cheese, sugar, and flour. Transfer the mixture to a 2 QT baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and crushed crackers until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the crackers over the top of the pineapple mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Double the recipe for larger crowds and use a 9x13-inch baking pan for best results.
- Granulated sugar can be used instead of light brown sugar without affecting taste significantly.
- Other salted buttery crackers may substitute for Ritz crackers; use approximately 1.5 to 2 cups of crushed crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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