Sweet-and-salty pineapple casserole is a childhood favorite for many Southerners, and with good reason — it is just as irresistible with a baked ham as it is on the Thanksgiving table. Here, we’ve given the classic side dish a few tweaks to make it truly memorable.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 5 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 10 to 12 servings |
Ingredients
- Two 20-ounce cans pineapple chunks, juice reserved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups roughly crushed buttery crackers, such as Ritz (45 crackers; 1 1/2 sleeves)
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drain the pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup; you should have 1 1/2 cups. Whisk in the sugar and cornstarch until the sugar dissolves. Spread the pineapple chunks in the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and pour over the pineapple juice mixture, stirring to coat the chunks evenly.
- In a large bowl, stir together the crushed crackers, cheese and butter, then sprinkle the topping evenly over the pineapple. Bake the casserole until the topping is golden brown, the cheese is melted and the pineapple is bubbling in the center of the dish, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 197 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 197 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
Reviews
I made this today as an Easter meal side dish. It was the star of the dinner! Easy and absolutely delicious. This one is a keeper!
Made this for Thanksgiving dinner. I didn’t know if the sharp cheddar cheese would work with pineapple but it was very good. Used Town House crackers. Very buttery tasting. Delicious, Will definitely make again.
So good as a side dish or a dessert! It definitely has less sugar than other recipes, but the sweetness of the pineapple is quite enough!
This was so delicious! I love that it’s so easy and doesn’t have a large amount of sugar. It’s a great pairing with ham and broccoli.