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The first time someone passed me pineapple casserole was the first holiday I spent with my in-laws. I was horrified. Cheese and warm PINEAPPLE?! What was this abomination? Already feeling homesick for our family’s traditional holiday recipes, like Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, I was now going to have to pretend to like this absurd dish. I took a tiny, toddler-sized bite, and…oh my heavens, pineapple casserole is wonderful. I later learned that pineapple casserole is a traditional dish in the South (like Squash Casserole I thought the combination of pineapple and cheese sounded too weird to be true, but it doesn’t just work—it triumphs. Warm pineapple and cheese create a surprisingly scrumptious pairing that goes incredibly well with meat. (Think pineapple glazed ham, Hawaiian pizza, or pairing apples with cheese). Topped with buttery cracker crumbs, this pineapple dish tastes rich, lightly sweet and savory, and comforting. In other words, it is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and any upcoming holiday that gives you a reason to serve it (with your favorite Healthy Green Bean Casserole perhaps?). This simple pineapple casserole is also SO EASY.

You stir the filling in one bowl, the topping in another, then combine and bake.This casserole can be in your oven in about 15 minutes!

How to Make Pineapple Casserole

Traditional recipes call for a hefty amount of sugar, so much so that they may make you wonder if pineapple casserole is a dessert or a side dish. Opting to make this a healthy pineapple casserole (or healthy-ish), I prefer to add crushed pineapple for its natural sweetness and a moderate amount of honey.

The Ingredients

Pineapple Chunks. Pineapple is sweet and refreshing, and the chunks add texture to this casserole. With vitamin C and antioxidants, it’s the star of this healthy pineapple casserole. Crushed Pineapple. Smaller, juicier versions of pineapple chunks make the filling lush and provide texture (like in this Pineapple Cheese Ball).

Honey. Naturally sweetens the casserole along with the pineapple. Flour. Helps thicken the filling.Sharp Cheddar Cheese. I find sharp cheddar to be the best cheese for pineapple casserole. It offers plenty of flavor and punch to contrast the sweetness of the pineapple. Plus, it melts like a dream.Cracker Breadcrumb Topping. Buttery round crackers (like Ritz crackers) and panko breadcrumbs are mixed with melted butter and pineapple juice for a topping that’s sweet, buttery, and crisp.

The Directions

Make-Ahead Tips

To Store. Refrigerate baked pineapple casserole in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftover pineapple casserole in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Casserole Dish. Perfect for making this pineapple cheese casserole. Mixing Bowls. This set has every size you need. Cheese Grater. You can use either a box grater or a microplane grater.

I recently made southern pineapple casserole to go along with Crockpot Ribs at a party. My friends were skeptical, then delighted once they tried it. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth to use fresh (save your fresh pineapple for Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs), but feel free to go for it if you’re feeling ambitious or have tons of extra pineapple.

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