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Spooning this pineapple casserole recipe out of a casserole dish

Pineapple Casserole Recipe


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Description

Cheesy, buttery, and sweet! This Pineapple Casserole is packed with sweet pineapples, tangy cheddar cheese, and topped with a buttery cracker crust. A Southern favorite for Thanksgiving and Easter.


Ingredients

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Pineapple Casserole Filling

  • 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained, reserving 1/4 cup juice
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 3 tablespoons juice
  • 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

Topping

  • 32 Ritz or other buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup panko crumbs or more crushed crackers
  • 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from pineapple chunks
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine drained crushed pineapple, drained pineapple chunks, ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice, cheddar cheese, cane sugar, and flour. Toss to combine thoroughly.
  3. Spoon pineapple mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers, Panko crumbs, 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice, and melted butter. Stir until evenly mixed and well coated.
  5. Top pineapple mixture with crumb topping, creating an even layer.
  6. Bake for 28-34 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Mine took 30 minutes.

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Side Dishes
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American, Southern