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Southern Pineapple Casserole

Southern Pineapple Casserole: A Sweet & Savory Delight

This Southern Pineapple Casserole blends sweet pineapple and sharp cheddar cheese, offering a delightful and nostalgic dish for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 16 ounces Pineapple Chunks Drained thoroughly
  • 16 ounces Pineapple Tidbits Drained thoroughly
  • 5 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded sharp cheddar
For the Topping
  • 32 crackers Ritz Crackers Crushed, gluten-free option available
  • ½ cup Butter Melted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • strainer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Thoroughly drain both the pineapple chunks and tidbits and reserve about ¼ cup of the juice.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, reserved juice, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into a prepared casserole dish.
  5. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the pineapple mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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