{"id":160,"date":"2026-01-02T08:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/?p=160"},"modified":"2026-01-02T08:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:17:16","slug":"pineapple-casserole-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/pineapple-casserole-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Pioneer Woman Pineapple Casserole Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve never tried <strong>Pineapple Casserole<\/strong>, the combination might sound a bit unconventional. Cheese and pineapple? Together? But trust me, one bite of this Southern staple and you\u2019ll understand why it\u2019s a legendary side dish at every holiday potluck and Sunday dinner. This recipe perfectly balances the juicy sweetness of pineapple with the sharp tang of cheddar, all topped with a buttery, golden Ritz cracker crust that provides the most satisfying crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re serving a glazed ham for Easter or looking for a conversation-starting side for a backyard BBQ, this dish is the ultimate &#8220;hidden gem&#8221; of comfort food. It\u2019s warm, bubbly, and surprisingly addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pioneer Woman Pineapple Casserole Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-pin.webp\" alt=\"Pineapple Casserole Recipe\" class=\"wp-image-166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-pin.webp 1024w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-pin-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-pin-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-pin-768x1152.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-161\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"161\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe.webp\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" alt=\"Pineapple Casserole Recipe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe.webp 1536w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pineapple Casserole Recipe<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If you\u2019ve never tried <strong>Pineapple Casserole<\/strong>, the combination might sound a bit unconventional. Cheese and pineapple? Together? But trust me, one bite of this Southern staple and you\u2019ll understand why it\u2019s a legendary side dish at every holiday potluck and Sunday dinner. This recipe perfectly balances the juicy sweetness of pineapple with the sharp tang of cheddar, all topped with a buttery, golden Ritz cracker crust that provides the most satisfying crunch.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wprm_print\/pineapple-casserole-recipe\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 50px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"161\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fradiothink.com%2Frecipes%2Fpineapple-casserole-recipe%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fradiothink.com%2Frecipes%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FPineapple-Casserole-Recipe.webp&amp;description=Pineapple+Casserole+Recipe&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"161\" data-url=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/pineapple-casserole-recipe\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pineapple-Casserole-Recipe.webp\" data-description=\"Pineapple Casserole Recipe\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 50px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-smaller\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">People<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Casserole, Holiday Side Dish, Side Dish, Vegetarian Side<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">American, Southern \/ Comfort Food, Southern American<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-smaller\">260<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container-scroll scrolled-left wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon-above\" style=\"--wprm-jump-to-section-alignment: space-between;--wprm-jump-to-section-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><a href=\"#recipe-161-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg 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wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">20 oz each Pineapple Chunks (make sure to drain them thoroughly)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">All-purpose Flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sharp Cheddar Cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly grated is best!<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sleeve Buttery Round Crackers<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">like Ritz, crushed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 stick Unsalted Butter, melted<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-161-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-161-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"161\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 9&#215;13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy serving later.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Mix the Pineapple Base: In a large mixing bowl, toss the drained pineapple chunks with the sugar and flour. Stir until the pineapple is evenly coated and the flour has completely dissolved\u2014this creates that lovely, slightly thickened sauce as it bakes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Add the Sharpness: Fold in the freshly grated cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is distributed evenly throughout the pineapple.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Transfer: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Create the Golden Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine your crushed crackers with the melted butter. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened and look like wet sand.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">The Final Layer: Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the pineapple mixture. Do not press down on the crumbs; keeping them loose ensures they stay light and crispy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in the oven for 30 minutes. You\u2019re looking for a beautiful golden-brown top and a filling that is bubbling around the edges.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-161-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set slightly so it isn&#8217;t too runny on the plate.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Recipe Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/td><td>10 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/td><td>8 People<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td><td>~260 kcal per serving<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 cans (20 oz each)<\/strong> Pineapple Chunks (make sure to drain them thoroughly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bd cup<\/strong> Granulated Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bc cup<\/strong> All-purpose Flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 cups<\/strong> Sharp Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated is best!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 sleeve<\/strong> Buttery Round Crackers (like Ritz), crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bd cup (1 stick)<\/strong> Unsalted Butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat and Prep:<\/strong> Start by preheating your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Lightly grease a <strong>9&#215;13-inch baking dish<\/strong> with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy serving later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix the Pineapple Base:<\/strong> In a large mixing bowl, toss the <strong>drained pineapple chunks<\/strong> with the <strong>sugar<\/strong> and <strong>flour<\/strong>. Stir until the pineapple is evenly coated and the flour has completely dissolved\u2014this creates that lovely, slightly thickened sauce as it bakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add the Sharpness:<\/strong> Fold in the <strong>freshly grated cheddar cheese<\/strong>. Mix until the cheese is distributed evenly throughout the pineapple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer:<\/strong> Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create the Golden Topping:<\/strong> In a separate small bowl, combine your <strong>crushed crackers<\/strong> with the <strong>melted butter<\/strong>. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened and look like wet sand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Final Layer:<\/strong> Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the pineapple mixture. <strong>Do not press down<\/strong> on the crumbs; keeping them loose ensures they stay light and crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake to Perfection:<\/strong> Place the dish in the oven for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. You\u2019re looking for a beautiful golden-brown top and a filling that is bubbling around the edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest and Serve:<\/strong> Let the casserole sit for about <strong>5 to 10 minutes<\/strong> before serving. This allows the sauce to set slightly so it isn&#8217;t too runny on the plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surendra&#8217;s Kitchen Secrets (Chef&#8217;s Tips)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Dry&#8221; Secret:<\/strong> The biggest mistake people make is not draining the pineapple well enough. If you want a thick, rich sauce instead of a watery mess, let the pineapple sit in a colander for a few minutes and even pat it dry with a paper towel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grate Your Own Cheese:<\/strong> Avoid the pre-shredded bags! They are coated in potato starch to prevent clumping, which stops the cheese from melting into that creamy, gooey consistency we want for this dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control the Sweetness:<\/strong> Depending on your brand of canned pineapple, it might already be very sweet. Taste a chunk first\u2014if it\u2019s extra sugary, you can easily cut the added sugar back to \u00bc cup without losing the character of the dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Crunch Factor:<\/strong> If you notice the cracker topping browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/radiothink.com\/recipes\/pioneer-woman-taco-seasoning-recipe\/\">The Best Pioneer Woman Taco Seasoning Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve never tried Pineapple Casserole, the combination might sound a bit unconventional. Cheese and pineapple? Together? 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