It’s time to bring back this retro recipe.

Jake Sternquist

The ingredient list for this easy side dish recipe may sound confusing.

Canned pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, andbutter crackers?

Pineapple casserole

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I admit, I was skeptical.

I gave our pineapple casserole recipe a try, and it’s delicious.

Try it and I bet you’ll love the sweet and savory combination of flavors.

Baking dish coated with oil

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The buttery topping is the perfect finish.

What Is Pineapple Casserole?

Beloved in the South, pineapple casserole is often eaten during the holidays and at Easter.

Bowl of flour and bowl of pineapple mixture

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The unique combination of pineapple chunks, Ritz crackers, and cheddar cheese is surprisingly good.

Either way, it’s aclassic holiday recipeworth trying.

Grease a 1 1/2- to 2-qt.

Pineapple mixture in baking dish

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rectangular or oval baking dish; set aside.

Mix Ingredients

In a small bowl stir together the sugar and flour.

In a medium bowl stir together undrained pineapple and cheese.

Pineapple mixture with cracker topping

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Assemble

Sprinkle sugar mixture over the pineapple mixture; stir to combine.

Transfer to prepared baking dish.

Add Topping

In small bowl stir together crackers and butter; sprinkle over pineapple mixture.

Baked pineapple casserole on cooling rack

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.