Pineapple Casserole Delight

A sweet-and-savory Southern bake with juicy pineapple, melty cheddar, and a golden buttery cracker crust. Simple, cozy, and crowd-pleasing.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 4.5 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained drained well
▢ 0.25 cup pineapple juice, reserved
▢ 0.5 cup granulated sugar
▢ 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
▢ 1.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
▢ 0.25 tsp kosher salt
▢ 0.25 tsp ground black pepper optional
▢ 1.75 cup buttery round crackers, crushed
▢ 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Drain pineapple very well and reserve 1/4 cup of the juice.
Whisk sugar, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Stir in drained pineapple and the reserved juice until evenly coated.
Fold in most of the cheddar, saving a small handful for the top. Spread mixture in the dish.
Mix crushed crackers with melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened.
Scatter the reserved cheddar over the casserole, then cover with the buttery crumbs.
Bake 28–35 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and the top is deep golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Variation: Add a pinch of cayenne to the crumb topping for a subtle sweet-heat. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free buttery crackers and swap the flour for cornstarch (about 1/4 cup).

Serving & storage: Delicious alongside baked ham or roast chicken. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat at 350°F until warmed through.

This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pineapple Casserole Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.