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The Best Pineapple Casserole Recipe
Pineapple Casserole is a classic Southern dish made with brown sugar, pineapple, cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz crackers topping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg optional
- 3 cups sharp cheddar grated and divided
- 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks drained
- 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved from the can
- 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs I used Ritz crackers
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing the pan
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
860IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14.4mg
(16%)
Calcium
370mg
(37%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% 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.