Fresh Pineapple and Cheese Casserole

Unexpected sweet-savory pineapple casserole with sharp cheddar cheese, flour-sugar mixture and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. A classic Southern side dish.

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate45 min

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
  • 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 0.8 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 0.5 cup butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 1½-2 quart baking pan or dish.

  2. 2

    Mix sugar and flour together. Stir pineapple chunks into flour and sugar mixture.

  3. 3

    Place in greased baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

  4. 4

    Add cracker crumbs and spread evenly. Drizzle melted butter over casserole.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until topping is browned and edges are bubbling slightly.

  6. 6

    Remove and cool 10-20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tags

pineapplesoutherncheeseside dishcasserolesweet-savoryamerican

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