5.0 from 6 votes
Retro Pineapple Casserole Recipe
This blast from the past features bits of pineapple baked with cheddar cheese and crushed crackers. It's a sweet, perfectly cheesy and crunchy casserole to pair with your fave retro dishes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 505 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 40 ounces canned pineapple tidbits
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers about 40
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a mixing bowl and a 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Drain the cans of pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup of pineapple juice.
- Place the pineapple tidbits, reserved juice, sugar, flour, sharp cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and salt in the bowl. Mix well.
- Scoop the mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Place the Ritz crackers and a large zip bag. Crush into crumbs. Then pour the melted butter into the bag and shake to coat.
- Sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the pineapple. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can omit the crushed red pepper if you are sensitive to spice.
- You can omit the crushed red pepper if you are sensitive to spice.
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. To reheat, bake in a 350 degree oven until heated through, about 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
573mg
(24%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.