Paula Deen Pineapple Casserole Recipe
This classic Southern casserole combines sweet pineapple chunks with sharp cheddar cheese and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, baked until golden and bubbly. A delicious sweet-and-savory side dish that’s perfect for holidays or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks, drained
Topping:
- 6 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the drained cans
- 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium-sized casserole dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Combine the sugar and flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually fold in the grated cheddar cheese. Add pineapple chunks and stir gently until combined. Transfer to the casserole dish.
- Make the topping: Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice. Spread over the pineapple filling.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Use gluten-free butter crackers or breadcrumbs.
- Check labels for hidden gluten in canned or processed ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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