Description
Baked Southern pineapple and cheese casserole is the ultimate blend of savory and sweet. Made with juicy pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, and sharp cheddar, then finished with a crunchy Ritz cracker and butter topping, this side dish bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. It’s a classic Southern favorite that’s perfect for holiday gatherings like Easter and Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 - 20 Ounce Cans Pineapple Tidbits - drained and juices reserved
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese - shredded
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 10 Tablespoons of Reserved Pineapple Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 2 Sleeve Ritz Crackers - crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple tidbits, shredded cheddar cheese, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, and flour until smooth and no flour clumps remain.
- Stir the brown sugar mixture into the pineapple and cheese until well mixed. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 727
- Sugar: 118.3 g
- Sodium: 308.5 mg
- Fat: 20.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 128.7 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 50.5 mg
