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Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple Casserole

A delicious Pineapple Casserole that combines sweet and savory flavors with a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×9 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice for the topping)
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple in 100% pineapple juice drained
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 ounces freshly grated shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups, divided

Topping

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 20 pieces buttery round crackers crushed, such as Ritz (about ¾ cup)
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs or additional crushed crackers
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved from one of the cans above

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (an 8×10 dish or deep 9-inch pie plate will work as well).
  • Prepare the pineapple casserole filling. Drain the pineapple, then in a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the two pineapples and honey. (Be sure to reserve 2 tablespoons juice for the topping)
  • Sprinkle the flour and two-thirds of the shredded cheese over the top.
  • Stir again gently to combine, until the flour disappears and the cheese appears evenly mixed.
  • Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Prepare the topping: in a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, crackers, breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons reserved juice with a fork until evenly moistened. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake the pineapple casserole for 35 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is browned. Enjoy warm.

Notes

TO MAKE AHEAD: Up to 1 week in advance, crush the crackers and store them in an airtight storage container or ziptop bag. Up to 1 day in advance, prepare the casserole filling and transfer it to the baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. When you’re ready to finish the recipe, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator, add the topping mixture, and bake as directed. TO STORE: Refrigerate casserole in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave. TO FREEZE: Freeze casserole in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The texture of the casserole will change once thawed, but it will still taste delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Casserole Recipe, comfort food, Easy casserole, Pineapple Casserole, Pineapple dessert, Pineapple Recipes
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