Southern Pineapple Casserole
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Southern Pineapple Casserole
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With your Christmas or Easter ham, on a bridal shower buffet, at a funeral, or for your next Sunday dinner, this pineapple casserole is a Southern staple on just about any celebratory table!
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups lightly crushed Ritz crackers (about 50 whole crackers before crushing)
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (or chunks)
- 1 cup sugar (or decrease the amount of sugar for a less-sweet filling)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and cracker crumbs. Set aside.
- Drain both cans of the pineapple over a bowl to catch the juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and 6 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the grated cheese and drained pineapple. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs in an even layer on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is toasted and golden brown.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple really well so that the filling isn't too watery. Don't forget to reserve the juice in a bowl so that you can use some of it in the filling.
- I like the smaller texture of the pineapple tidbits, but pineapple chunks will also work.
- Keep an eye on the casserole during the final 5-10 minutes of baking. The cracker crumbs can burn quickly!
- Add a bit of color to the finished dish by garnishing with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme.
- Make it an entrée by preparing a pineapple and ham casserole. Simply add a cup or two of diced, cooked ham to the filling.
- Instead of enjoying this casserole as a side dish, try serving it for dessert -- like a pineapple crisp! It's delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.
- Don't have Ritz crackers? While the Ritz are definitely my preference, you can also make a pineapple casserole with Cheez-Its or other favorite salty, buttery crackers.
- Cut the amount of sugar if you prefer a less-sweet filling. Blog readers have had success with using as little as ½ cup of sugar.
- Instead of grated cheddar cheese, try making a pineapple casserole with cream cheese. Just use 8 ounces of diced, room temperature cream cheese in lieu of the cheddar. You can also use other grated cheeses, such as Colby, Monterey Jack, or Colby-Jack.
- For a larger group, double all of the ingredients and bake the casserole in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. You may need to add about 5-10 minutes to the total baking time.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/10 of the casserole
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8- 10 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/10 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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