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Pineapple Casserole recipe

Pineapple Casserole recipe

Welcome to one of the most iconic Southern comfort food recipes you will ever try. This Pineapple Casserole recipe is the perfect balance of sweet pineapple, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping baked until golden and bubbly. If you have never tasted Southern Pineapple Casserole before, prepare to be pleasantly surprised.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Here are the simple ingredients you will need:
  • 2 cans pineapple chunks drained
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers crushed

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Colander
  • Cheese grater
  • Oven
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. How to make Pineapple Casserole recipe
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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Step 2: Drain the Pineapple
  1. Open the canned pineapple and drain thoroughly using a colander. Press gently to remove excess juice.The casserole may become soggy if there is too much liquid.
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Step 3: Mix the Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
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  2. Drained pineapple chunks
  3. Granulated sugar
  4. All-purpose flour
  5. Stir until the pineapple is evenly coated. The flour will help thicken the juices as the casserole bakes.
Step 4: Add the Cheese
  1. Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix gently so the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the pineapple mixture.
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Step 5: Transfer to Baking Dish
  1. Spread the pineapple and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Step 6: Prepare the Cracker Topping
  1. In a separate bowl:
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  2. Crush the buttery crackers
  3. Pour melted butter over them
  4. Mix until evenly coated
  5. The crackers should be moist but still crumbly.
Step 7: Add Topping and Bake
  1. Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the pineapple mixture.
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  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until:
  3. The top is golden brown
  4. The filling is bubbly around the edges
Step 8: Rest Before Serving
  1. Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps the filling set slightly.
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Notes

Pineapple Casserole is a classic Southern side dish that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable sweet and savory favorite. Juicy pineapple, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping bake together into a perfectly balanced casserole that has stood the test of time.