Pineapple Casserole

Sweet, cheesy, savory, crunchy -the best side dish that'll steal your Easter dinner show! Pineapple Casserole is here to stay in all its sweet-and-sour glory

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword How Do I Make Pineapple Casserole, How To Make Pineapple Casserole, Pineapple Casserole, Pineapple Casserole Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 479kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained, and 15 pieces reserved for garnish
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 maraschino cherries drained and rinsed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sugar (1 cup) and flour (6 tablespoons). Toss pineapple chunks in the flour mixture to coat well.
Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle cheese (2 cups) evenly over top.
In a small mixing bowl stir together crushed crackers (2 cups) and melted butter (1/4 cup). Sprinkle crumbs over cheese.
Bake, uncovered for 25-35 minutes or until the topping is golden and the cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with reserved pineapple tidbits and cherries in a flower pattern and serve.

Notes

Baking Dish: Be sure to get the correct size baking dish! The last thing you need is the pineapple juice overflowing during the baking process and burning in your oven.
Do Not Cover: Most casseroles have you cover your dish for the baking process — not this one! You want the pineapple and cheese open to the oven’s heat so you get as much caramelization as you can. If you still want more, you can always turn your broiler on and let it crisp up the topping!

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