Southern Pineapple Casserole

Name: Southern Pineapple Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; TOPPING:; 2-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers); 1/4 cup butter, melted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing YIELD: 8 servings.

When I make pineapple casserole, I double the amount —because guests frequently request a second helping for dessert! Sweet-tangy fruit is even better combined with savory cheddar cheese and buttery cracker crumb topping. —Catherine Ann Goza, Leland, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
TOPPING:
2-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 60 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix sugar and flour; stir in cheese. Stir in both cans of drained pineapple.
2. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix crackers and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until topping is brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 514 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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