This is a staple for Southerners. I don't know where it comes from, but everyone I know has a recipe for a Pineapple Casserole. I know it sounds gross and honestly I HATE pineapples. However, there is something about the blending of pineapple and cheddar that is divine. Even if you're not a fan of pineapple, give it a try. It might surprise you, and it is the perfect side dish for ham.
Granny Mae Wisdom--Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
I prefer using Ritz crackers that my mom always topped it with, but I have friends who use other crackers and even pecans on top. Many use chunked pineapples, or a combo of chunked and crushed. I've never tried any of those variant recipes, because I love my mom's version.
Southern Pineapple Casserole
2 20-oz cans of crushed pineapple in juice - reserve 6 Tbsp. juice and then drain the rest
1/3 cups sugar
5 Tbsp. flour
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (bagged shredded cheese is fine)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine sugar, flour, and reserved pineapple juice.
3. Add crushed pineapple and combine well.
4. Pour pineapple mixture into a casserole dish.
5. Top with shredded cheese.
6. Combine Ritz crackers and melted butter.
7. Spread evenly over shredded cheese.
8. Bake until bubbly (about 30 minutes).
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
10. Enjoy!
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