Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple Casserole is a salty-sweet side dish that’s popular in the South and always a hit at pot lucks. It’s made with pineapple, cheddar cheese, salty crackers, and a few other ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to prepare!

What Is Pineapple Casserole?

This casserole is a popular Southern side dish made with crushed pineapple, pineapple chunks, and cheddar cheese with a delicious crushed cracker topping.

One thing that probably makes this recipe different from your Grandma’s Pineapple Casserole recipe is that I make mine with all brown sugar, no white. I just love the deeper flavor this adds to the dish.

I know, it sounds like a really strange dish, but the flavors work – it’s the perfect blend of sweet and salty! And I promise if you show up with this dish and a pitcher of Christmas Punch, you’ll be everyone’s favorite person! Really, it’s the best!

This is my go to recipe for pineapple casserole. I feel the brown sugar makes it so much better versus granulated sugar. I serve this casserole almost every time we have baked ham. It is a perfect side!

– Angeline

Ingredients For Pineapple Casserole

Crushed Pineapple
Pineapple Chunks
All-Purpose Flour
Light Brown Sugar
Cheddar Cheese
Salted Butter
Ritz Crackers

How To Make Pineapple Casserole

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, in a large bowl, stir together the pineapple, sugar, flour, and sharp cheddar cheese and pour the mixture into a baking dish.

A 9 or 10-inch pie pan will work or a 9×9 or 10×10-inch square dish will work. If you want to double the recipe for a large crowd, use a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a medium bowl, melt the butter in the microwave, then mix in the crushed ritz crackers until evenly coated.

3. Spread the buttery cracker crumbs over the top of the pineapple mixture and bake in the casserole dish until the crumbs are golden brown.

Storage Instructions

Not really, but it could go either way. It does taste like a salty pineapple pie! For a yummy pineapple dessert, I love serving this Hummingbird Cake made with pineapples, bananas, and coconut!

Is Pineapple Casserole A Dessert?

Not really, but it could go either way. It does taste like a salty pineapple pie! For a yummy pineapple dessert, I love serving this Hummingbird Cake made with pineapples, bananas, and coconut!

Can It Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes, it can, but honestly, it’s so easy to prep that I think prepping it ahead is actually harder because there are more steps to take:

1. Mix together the pineapple filling
2. Transfer it to the baking dish
3. Wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
4. Just before baking, mix together the topping and sprinkle over the pineapple mixture. You don’t want to add the crackers prior, or they could get soggy.

More Delicious Side Dish Recipes!

• Cheesy Corn Casserole – Ready for the oven in just 5 minutes using only 6 ingredients!
• Sauteed Mushrooms – Salty, tangy flavor with a slight hint of sweetness for a totally irresistible side dish!
• Mashed Potatoes – Everyone’s favorite comfort food!
• Candied Yams – Loaded with butter, sugar, honey, and spices!
• Salt Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Deliciously tender on the inside with a crispy, salty skin!

This recipe was originally published on Spend With Pennies where I am a contributor.