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Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole

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When you first hear baked pineapple, you might think dessert, but it’s really a great side dish. Yes, this is the perfect baked pineapple and cheese casserole for you to try. Until you take a bite, you’re not going to know what you’ve been missing!  It’s 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

 

Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole

I know what you’re thinking….

Cheese??  Really, cheddar cheese with pineapple? Well, ok – I’ll give it a try.  And I’m so glad I did.

This isn’t a dish I make quite often, but it’s always on a holiday table, especially Easter and Thanksgiving.  I’m 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 aren’t pineapple fans might love this – like my husband.

Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole on white plate

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 wouldn’t recommend putting it into the freezer because it’s going to become mushy very quickly. It’s 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

mixing together the flour and sugar

Slowly add in the cheese, making sure it is all well coated with flour and sugar mixture

mixing in the shredded cheese

Add drained pineapple

Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole

Stir until all ingredients are well combined

Pour this mixture into sprayed casserole dish

adding to casserole dish

In a separate mixing bowl, mix together Ritz Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 5 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice

creating the topping

Spread this over pineapple mixture

pouring into dish

Bake

Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole

 

Who wants a bite now of this simple pineapple bake? It’s so good and simple! 

Baked Pineapple And Cheese Casserole

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

Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

 

 

 

Baked Pineapple and Cheese 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Using additional butter or non stick spray, coat a medium-size casserole dish
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and flour
  4. Slowly add in the cheese making sure it is all well coated with flour and sugar mixture
  5. Add drained pineapple
  6. Stir until all ingredients are well combined
  7. Pour this mixture into sprayed casserole dish
  8. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together Ritz Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 5 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice
  9. Spread this over pineapple mixture
  10. 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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Happy Travels, 

Rosemary

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46 Comments

    1. 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!

  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

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