Pineapple Casserole

A Southern classic that sounds strange and tastes amazing — sweet crushed pineapple, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker crust baked together in one dish. Perfect for Easter, holidays, and feeding a crowd!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

2 20 oz cans crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice!)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
1 stick ½ cup butter, melted

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In an 8x8 baking dish, combine drained pineapple, cheddar cheese, sugar, flour, and pineapple juice. Mix well.
Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers.
Pour melted butter over the cracker topping.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Serve warm alongside ham or your favorite holiday main dish.

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Notes

Don't skip saving the pineapple juice — it's key to the filling! This dish is very rich, so a little goes a long way. Plan to make multiple pans if feeding a large crowd.

This casserole pairs beautifully with ham, making it a perfect Easter side dish. It can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated — just add the cracker topping and butter right before baking.