Old-Fashioned Pineapple Casserole

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5 from 4 votes

Old-Fashioned Pineapple Casserole

A sweet and savory casserole, this dish features tender pineapple baked in a thickened sauce with a savory layer of cheddar, and buttery crackers. Baked to perfection, this casserole hits every taste bud just right!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, pineapple

Servings: servings

Calories: 415cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $6

Equipment

1 8 x 8 casserole dish oval -2qt also works as pictured
1 oven adjusted to center rack position
Measuring Cups & spoons to measure sugar, juice, & flour
1 Microwave to melt butter
1 small bowl

Ingredients

40 ounces pineapple chunks I used (2) 20-ounce cans. Drain everything but 6 tablespoons of liquid which is needed to thicken the flour mixture.
⅓ cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons salted butter melted
1 sleeve butter crackers I used Townhouse, but Ritz also work!
2 cups cheddar shredded, yellow

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Open canned pineapple, and reserve only 6 tablespoons of juice. Drain the rest from each can. Pour pineapples into the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
Crush crackers, and melt the butter. My butter took 30 seconds to melt in the microwave. Combine the two and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, flour, and reserved pineapple juice until thick and creamy. Pour thickened mixture over the pineapples.
Top pineapples with half the cheese and half the crackers. Repeat to form a double layer of cheese and cracker topping.
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Your pineapple casserole will be bubbly, and have a golden brown, crisp topping. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

*Recipe adapted from Southern Living

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