Description
Whipping up Southern Pineapple Casserole brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table, blending sweet fruit and buttery cracker crumbs into a delightful side dish that’ll make everyone smile. Creamy, cheesy, and totally addictive, this Southern classic turns ordinary ingredients into something truly special that sparks conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed butter crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for the casserole.
- Drain two 20-ounce cans of pineapple chunks completely, shaking off excess liquid.
- Mix the drained pineapple with 1 cup granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons flour until each chunk gets coated evenly.
- Spread the sugared pineapple mixture across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese across the entire pineapple layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crush 1 cup of butter crackers into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Melt ½ cup unsalted butter and pour over the crushed crackers, stirring until every crumb gets saturated.
- Distribute the buttery cracker crumbs uniformly across the cheese layer, creating an even golden topping.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes until the top turns deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to help it set perfectly.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole soggy.
- Use fresh, high-quality sharp cheddar for the best flavor and melting consistency.
- Choose butter crackers like Ritz for a classic, rich cracker topping that adds delightful crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg