Description
This Pineapple Casserole for Easter Dinner is a delightful Southern classic that combines sweet pineapple, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping. Perfect as a side dish or dessert, this sweet-savory casserole will be the star of your Easter table, pairing beautifully with ham, turkey, or any holiday main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (20 oz) cans pineapple chunks in juice (not drained)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 36 crackers), crushed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine pineapple chunks with juice, sugar, and flour in a large bowl
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed, then pour into greased 9×13 inch baking dish
- Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter in separate bowl
- Sprinkle buttery cracker mixture evenly over pineapple-cheese mixture
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around edges
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
- Can be prepared 1 day ahead – assemble without baking, cover and refrigerate
- Add ½ cup chopped nuts to topping for extra crunch
- Substitute half cheddar with Monterey Jack for milder flavor
- Use graham crackers instead of Ritz for sweeter version
- Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple casserole, easter side dish, holiday casserole, sweet and savory casserole, southern pineapple casserole, easter dinner recipes, pineapple cheese casserole