Pineapple Casserole
Description
This pineapple casserole with Cheddar cheese and a buttery cracker crust is a classic sweet and savory Southern recipe. It's easy, fruity, and delicious!
Ingredients
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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
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1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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40 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
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1/2 cup butter, melted, or to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Drain the can of pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice to use in this recipe. Discard remaining juice or reserve for a different use.
4
Transfer drained pineapple chunks and reserved 1/4 cup juice into a large bowl. Add drained, crushed pineapple, cheese, sugar, and flour; mix to combine.
5
Pour into a 1 ½-quart casserole dish.
6
Mix cracker crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over pineapple mixture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.