Pineapple Casserole

This classic sweet and savory Southern dish with pineapple chunks, cheese, sugar, butter, and crackers is amazing. Entertain your palate and your guests during the holidays. It's even perfect for hectic weeknight meals!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 1138kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (55g) brown sugar
3 cups (340g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 20-ounce cans pineapple chunks, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups (170g) cracker crumbs, preferably Ritz
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).
Grease a 9x13 baking dish with a generous amount of butter.
In a large mixing bowl, stir the flour and sugars together. Mix in cheese, then add drained pineapple chunks, followed by the nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice and mix well. Evenly spread the crumb mixture across the top of the pineapple mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges.

Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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