Name: Pioneer Woman Pineapple Casserole
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches full temperature before baking. Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.; Prepare the pineapple base – In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, sugar, and flour. Stir well until the flour dissolves evenly and no dry patches remain. This mixture creates the lightly thickened base of the casserole.; Add the cheese – Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, mixing until it is evenly distributed throughout the pineapple mixture. The cheese will melt into the filling as it bakes, adding richness and balance.; Transfer to baking dish – Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly so it cooks consistently.; Make the cracker topping – In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are coated, creating a moist, crumbly topping.; Top the casserole – Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the pineapple layer, covering the surface without pressing it down. This helps the topping stay crisp.; Bake until golden – Place the dish in the oven and bake until the topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.; Rest before serving – Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking so it sets slightly and is easier to serve.

Pioneer Woman Pineapple Casserole

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This casserole is all about contrast. The pineapple brings sweetness and moisture, the cheese adds richness, and the buttery cracker topping provides a crisp finish. It is not a dessert, yet it leans sweet. It is not a side dish you expect, yet it fits perfectly next to ham, roast chicken, or turkey.

Author: Anabelle
Prep Time: 1
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 31 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients

Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches full temperature before baking. Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
Prepare the pineapple base – In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, sugar, and flour. Stir well until the flour dissolves evenly and no dry patches remain. This mixture creates the lightly thickened base of the casserole.
Add the cheese – Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, mixing until it is evenly distributed throughout the pineapple mixture. The cheese will melt into the filling as it bakes, adding richness and balance.
Transfer to baking dish – Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly so it cooks consistently.
Make the cracker topping – In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are coated, creating a moist, crumbly topping.
Top the casserole – Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the pineapple layer, covering the surface without pressing it down. This helps the topping stay crisp.
Bake until golden – Place the dish in the oven and bake until the topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Rest before serving – Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking so it sets slightly and is easier to serve.

Instructions

Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches full temperature before baking. Lightly grease your baking dish to prevent sticking.
Prepare the pineapple base – In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, sugar, and flour. Stir well until the flour dissolves evenly and no dry patches remain. This mixture creates the lightly thickened base of the casserole.
Add the cheese – Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, mixing until it is evenly distributed throughout the pineapple mixture. The cheese will melt into the filling as it bakes, adding richness and balance.
Transfer to baking dish – Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly so it cooks consistently.
Make the cracker topping – In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are coated, creating a moist, crumbly topping.
Top the casserole – Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the pineapple layer, covering the surface without pressing it down. This helps the topping stay crisp.
Bake until golden – Place the dish in the oven and bake until the topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Rest before serving – Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking so it sets slightly and is easier to serve.

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