Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole
When you first hear baked pineapple, you might think dessert, but itโs really a great side dish. Yes, this is the perfect baked pineapple and cheese casserole for you to try. Until you take a bite, youโre not going to know what youโve been missing! Itโs a staple on any holiday table at my house. I love the taste of it with turkey and ham, your favorites too for holiday.
Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole
I know what youโre thinkingโฆ.
Cheese?? Really, cheddar cheese with pineapple? Well, ok โ Iโll give it a try. And Iโm so glad I did.
This isnโt a dish I make quite often, but itโs always on a holiday table, especially Easter and Thanksgiving. Iโm not sure where I first got the recipe or tried it, but knew it was something I wanted in my recipe file.
Even those who arenโt pineapple fans might love this โ like my husband.
When to serve baked pineapple
It is now a tradition on Thanksgiving, plus a few other times a year. Think about the pineapple is a great accompaniment with ham anytime you serve it.
Can you make baked pineapple ahead of time?
Another advantage of this recipe is you can make it ahead of time then assemble it right before baking. Mix all of the wet ingredients together and refrigerate. Crush your Ritz Crackers and add the juice and melted butter right before baking.
Can you freeze this pineapple baked casserole for later?
I wouldnโt recommend putting it into the freezer because itโs going to become mushy very quickly. Itโs best to eat it fresh.
There are just a few easy steps to this.
How to Make Baked Pineapple Casserole
Mix your flour and sugar together
Slowly add in the cheese, making sure it is all well coated with flour and sugar mixture
Add drained pineapple
Stir until all ingredients are well combined
Pour this mixture into sprayed casserole dish
In a separate mixing bowl, mix together Ritz Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 5 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice
Spread this over pineapple mixture
Bake
Who wants a bite now of this simple pineapple bake? Itโs so good and simple!
I hope you add this to your baked pineapple recipe to your baking file.
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A few more side dish ideas:
Crockpot Potatoes and Green Beans
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Baked Pineapple and Cheese Casserole
A delicious side dish for any dinner - or take to a potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
- 2 20-ounce cans pineapple tidbits, drained, (keeping the juice)
- 1 cup Ritz Cracker crumbs, crushed
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Using additional butter or non stick spray, coat a medium-size casserole dish
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and flour
- Slowly add in the cheese making sure it is all well coated with flour and sugar mixture
- Add drained pineapple
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined
- Pour this mixture into sprayed casserole dish
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix together Ritz Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 5 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice
- Spread this over pineapple mixture
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown
Notes
The type of pineapple you use is to your taste.
I prefer the tidbits since I like the texture, but you can also use crushed or chunks.
To make ahead:
Prepare pineapple mixture and store in refrigerator the day before
Right before baking, make your cracker crumb mixture
Top your pineapple mixture with cracker crumb mixture
Baking may take an additional 5 minutes
Let me know how you like it.
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Rosemary
This sounds really yummy! I might have to try it.
This looks delish! Going to have to try this one ๐
It’s a great one especially since it’s a bit different.
neat! I’ve never tried a pineapple casserole, but this may be the one I try!
Oh you need to try it. I used to only make at Thanksgiving, but now it’s a go to side dish for me.
I was definitely thinking it was going to be more of a dessert dish, so it’s very cool that it’s actually more of a side dish. Thank you for the recipe, I’ll give it a try!
I could eat it at any time of the meal. It’s not real sweet but you could always change the sugar portion if you desired.
I make it every year! It’s definitely more of a side dish. You have to think of it as like, pineapple with ham or pineapple pizza. Pineapple can totally be savory!
This sounds delicious, I’ll have to give it a try!!
My husband doesn’t like pineapple and he loves this.
This sounds fantastic. The best part is, I am the only person in my house that likes pineapple so I would get to eat the whole thing!
Have the non-pineapple lovers try it though.
Whenever I think of Thanksgiving I think of pumpkin pie or apple pie. I kind of like the idea of something different like this. I might just make this for Thanksgiving.
This looks DELICIOUS! Something about pineapple that it pairs well with pork. I could make this with a pork tenderloin or pork roast!
I usually make it with ham too. A family favorite.
We always have this as a side dish when ham is on the menu. Perfect of course. Just not for a treat anymore.
Oh now this sounds absolutely delicious – I don’t think I’ve ever tried a pineapple casserole before but I most certainly need to change that!
YUM! I love all things pineapple. This looks so delicious. I need to make it this weekend.
I have never heard of a baked pineapple casserole but this sounds like something I would LOVE! I need to check it out ASAP!!
Looks delish Rosemary and I’m going to pass this one along to my daughter who loves pineapple. Such a unique dish to enjoy!
I am excited to try this Baked Pineapple Casserole. It looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need this weekend.
That’s a wild combination of sweet and savory! Someone bought us caramel cheddar popcorn and I thought I would hate it, but it’s great, so I’ll have to give this a try!
That is such a unique recipe! I never would have thought to try pineapple and cheese together baked into a casserole! I would definitely give this a taste.
My family love pineapple but I have never prepared anything with it like this. I have to try your recipe, thanks a lot for sharing it.
To be honest, this just sounds weird. Yet, there’s this curious side of me that is going to bake the casserole.
Huh, I’ve never heard of Pineapple casserole. Looks like something interesting to make.
It is so good. Almost good enough for dessert.
I’ve never heard about a pineapple casserole but it sounds absolutely amazing. It’s like a taste of Hawaii at home!
I just knew this was a dessert. Iโm even more intrigued that itโs a side dish. Pineapple is my favorite fruit.
Thanks for the recipe. I have already printed it. I hope I can successfully make it! I am excited for the weekend to come along.
It’s a classic! On the Thanksgiving weekend menu
I had a small ham last week so even made it then. We love it.
Christmas isn’t Christmas without pineapple casserole. I am going to make this next week because I can’t wait for Christmas to enjoy it again.
Not usually on Christmas as it’s normally prime rib, spinach salad and some type of potatoes. But I do make it often.