The Best Pineapple Casserole Recipe
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The Best Pineapple Casserole Recipe
Description
This pineapple casserole starts with mixing white and brown sugar, flour, and optional nutmeg with grated sharp cheddar cheese. Canned pineapple chunks are drained well and combined with the reserved pineapple juice before adding to the cheese mixture. The blend of cheese and pineapple offers a contrast of savory and sweet flavors. The casserole is baked in a butter-greased dish topped with a crumb mixture made from cracker crumbs and melted butter, which becomes golden and crisp during baking.
The cooking temperature is moderate at 350°F, allowing the pineapple to meld with the cheese and sugars while the crumb topping crisps. The casserole offers a mixture of textures: creamy and cheesy with juicy pineapple chunks, contrasted by the crunchy crumb layer. It works well as a side dish that complements both savory and sweet courses.
Serving warm brings out the cheddar's richness and pineapple's juiciness. It pairs well with main dishes that benefit from a sweet-savory component. The use of common pantry ingredients like canned pineapple and crackers makes it accessible. Optional nutmeg adds subtle spice but can be omitted if undesired.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar white
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional, grated
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated and divided
- 2 cans pineapple chunks drained, 20 oz each, canned
- 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved from the can
- 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs I used Ritz crackers
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 stick
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use one tablespoon of butter to grease a medium-sized casserole dish. My casserole dish is 12.25 x 2.5 inches.
- In a large bowl, stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and nutmeg. Gradually stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Add the well-drained pineapple chunks and reserved pineapple juice, stirring until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Combine cracker crumbs with melted butter in a medium bowl until well blended. Spread the crumb mixture on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the oven or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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