Recipe Courtesy of Paula DeenServings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved
1 cup cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a medium-size casserole dish with butter.
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice, stirring with a rubber spatula until evenly blended. Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Love this recipe!!! This time I am going to add cream cheese to it and see what happens! I have to always make it for our rotary christmas party. Now for our family one as well...Thank so much Paula!
By Ange on December 25, 2011
We love Paula DEEN and boys there food
By Teresa williams on December 23, 2011
My boyfriend's aunt made this Pineapple casserole for Thanksgiving & we put it on top of our honey ham & it was amazing!!
By Tiffany Spreadbury on December 03, 2011
this recipe was one of my mother's favorite you can use it as a dessert or side.
By cynthiaherring on November 04, 2011
I make this @ Thanksgiving & Christmas, it's delicious with turkey or ham. I add cream cheese to the mixture which takes it to another level!I use the whole sleeve of crackers with the butter, but no juice for the topping.My family & friends love it!
By Anonymous on August 11, 2011
Everyone raves when I make this casserole. I've made it on many, many occasions. Super easy & yummy! I quickly found out you do not need to use the reserved pineapple juice. Makes it too runny. Also, I use more than one cup of Ritz cracker crumbs. A whole sleeve usually works best. Last but not least, I use one beaten egg. Holds it together better & makes the perfect consistency you want in a casserole dish.
By Midwest Mama on July 31, 2011
I've had a pineapple casserole before and it was delicious, just forgot to ask for the recipe. Found this one and tried it last night. Like most of Paula's recipes (no flaw for being a good ol' Southern cook), this one has WAY TOO MUCH BUTTER. Turns it into fat congealed soup. If I try again, will definitely only use ONE stick of butter.
By Beth on May 17, 2011
I've eaten this pineapple dish but never had the recipe before... WONDERFUL - thank you soooo much Paula, needless to say, I LOVEd it! And now I have the recipe for it! ![]()
By Carol White on March 18, 2011
i love the pineapple casserole dish its very delicious.
By kimesha prince on February 09, 2011
I made this last night. I made a few changes, due to items on hand and to reduce portion. I used one can of crushed pineapple, one cup cheese and one stick margarine. I still used one cup of Ritz, and it was soooo good! Reminded me of pineapple upside down cake. Yummy!
By Anonymous on February 02, 2011
We have made this casserole for years with a little tweak - we don't add the cheese. We love it with our Easter ham dinner. Great hot or cold. The kids (teens) all fight over it!
By Robin Lancaster on January 31, 2011
Perfect!! My husband is a diabetic and he love's this ... I cut back on sugar, I don't use any ... 1/2 cup of Splenda and I use the crushed pineapple that is sweetened with Splenda also. Can't tell the difference ... (can't find chunk with Splenda in my area) I do use a stack of Ritz ... Enjoy!
By Jacksjojo on January 06, 2011
Wanted something different for Christmas dinner! This hit the spot! Everybody loved it! Thanks Paula!
By Linda Young on December 26, 2010
We love this! We use an entire sleeve of Ritz Crackers, not just a cup. Plus we crumble it more than crush it and we don't use the pineapple juice.
By Anonymous on December 23, 2010
Dear Paula! I am so excited to make this pineapple casserole for my man! He loves pineapples...Thank You, Sweetie for being you!!! *+*+ Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year! *+*+*+ Sincerely, Sheila
By Sheila Kitelinger on December 22, 2010
Absolutely, positively wonderful!!!! Who would have thought that cheese and pineapple would go together so well! Hot or cold - YUMMMMMMMMMMM!
By Anonymous on November 24, 2010
this was AWESOME!!!
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By Anonymous on November 05, 2010
it was wonderful
By Anonymous on November 03, 2010
Casserole was great but topping was way too liquidy. 1 cup of Ritz crumbled and 1 stick of butter. I didn't use the pineapple juice in the topping either. What did I do wrong? Would love to make again.
By marymeg2 on October 23, 2010
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