Pineapple Casserole Recipe (with Ritz Crackers)
This Pineapple Casserole recipe is crazy good and addictive! Many people refer to it as a southern pineapple casserole because it’s such a common southern side dish. This casserole dish is a hit because of the bold and delicious flavors. Make sure to check out my other Easy Casserole Recipes for more great recipe ideas.
This could be a side dish or saved for the end as a sweet dessert, in my opinion!
The pineapple chunks add a great sweetness to this recipe and I really like the texture that they add as well. It’s a great palate refresher to have on the table during the holiday season. Perfect recipe for Sunday brunch!
Pineapple Casserole
Once you combine the ingredients and add the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, you’re well on your way to being super close to enjoying it. The buttery goodness of the Ritz crackers on top adds the perfect sweet flavor!
We’re huge fans of this because we’re from the South! This is pretty common in our neck of the woods and it’s a fun dish to make. My boys really like this dish because it’s sweet and they feel like they’re eating dessert in the middle of the meal!
For another unique twist on traditional Thanksgiving recipes, try this delightful Ube Pie made with Filipino purple yam.
Can you use crushed pineapple for this recipe?
Sure, if you want! I really like the texture of the chunked because it’s big bursts of sweetness but crushed pineapple can work just fine, too.
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Best Casserole Recipes:
Once you make this Pineapple Ritz Cracker Casserole Recipe, it’s time to start making even more delicious casserole dishes. Below I’ve included some that I think you’re really going to love! Great for all times of year and hearty, too.
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The kids love when we have any of these Hearty Ground Beef Casserole Recipes for dinner.
I’m a sucker for this Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole The Kids Love!
How do you know when the casserole is done baking in the oven?
Once you notice the top starting to turn golden-brown, it’s time to start paying attention to what’s happening inside the oven.
More Pineapple Recipes:
- Homemade Pineapple Ice Cream Recipe
- Fast and Easy Pineapple Beef Stir Fry Recipe
- Sweet Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe
Pineapple Casserole
This casserole recipe is simple and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 lg. cans chunky pineapple (drained)
- 1 1/2 c. sugar\
- 6 tbsp. self-rising flour
- 2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
Topping ingredients:
- 2 c. Ritz cracker crumbs
- 1 stick melted butter
Instructions
- Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tbsp. juice. Combine flour, sugar and stir in reserved pineapple juice. Add cheese and pineapple chunks. Mix well.
- Spoon mixture into greased 9 X13” casserole dish.
- Crush sleeve of Ritz crackers on top. Pour 1 stick of melted butter or margarine over top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Who are you going to share this deliciously sweet pineapple mixture with?
The first time I had it I was so impressed! It is sweet and a tiny bit savory. So glad to finally find the recipe.
The flavors are so fun in this easy dish. One of my favorite!
Silly question – is it a dessert or a side dish? thinking potluck for work
It is not a silly question at all – I can totally see why you would be unsure. Heck, I was unsure the first time I ever heard of it. LOL! In our family, it is definitely a side-dish. 🙂 It is good, your office colleagues will be impressed!
I love it whenever people get together and share thoughts.
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Yummy another great recipe……for me to make….thanks
What is the reserved juice for?
Directions:
Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tbsp. juice. Combine flour, sugar and stir in reserved pineapple juice
I have never heard of this recipe before. I think I will try it but cut the recipe in half to see if we like it. It sounds interesting.
That sounds delicious!! I really should try it.
I actually made this! Thanks for sharing, Kelli!
yum..sounds like a sweet recipe…and easy enough to try..thanks!!
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This kind of reminds me of our favorite ham & Pinneaple pizza – YUM! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
Beth =-)
We love pineapple casserole. We put the cheese in with the topping. Will have to try it this way next time. So glad to meet you, found you over at Skip To My Lou’s Party.
This is a really quirky sounding dish, what would you say it tastes like?
HEAVEN. I’ve made this for the last 25 years. It is great at special occasions. Pot Luck, guaranteed praise. It is like a cobbler almost. The most unexpected deliciousness ever.
Thanks for this wonderful recipe! This is one I have been searching for but didn’t know what it was called!