Description
This creamy pineapple casserole recipe is a delightful dish, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family dinners. It balances sweet and tangy flavors with a rich, comforting texture, featuring juicy pineapple, creamy cheese, and a buttery cracker topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (undrained), sugar, flour, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers. Mix until the crackers are evenly coated with butter.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the cracker topping over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Don’t drain the crushed pineapple for essential moisture and flavor.
- Cheddar cheese is traditional, but cream cheese can be used for a creamier texture.
- Crush Ritz crackers into small, even pieces.
- Ensure your oven is properly preheated for even baking.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to prevent it from being too runny.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cracker topping for extra crunch.
- Mix shredded coconut into the pineapple mixture for a tropical twist.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pineapple mixture for warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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