Pineapple Bake (Sweet & Buttery Casserole)
Pineapple Bake is a classic Southern-style dish that’s sweet, buttery, and slightly cheesy with a crunchy cracker topping. It’s often served at holidays like Easter or Christmas and surprisingly pairs well with ham.
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) pineapple chunks, drained
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Make the Filling
In a bowl mix:
- pineapple chunks
- pineapple juice
- sugar
- flour
- shredded cheddar cheese
Stir until evenly combined.
3. Assemble
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly on top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the crackers.
4. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy.
Tips
- Do not skip the cheese — it melts into the pineapple and gives the dish its signature flavor.
- If you want it less sweet, reduce sugar to ⅓ cup.
- Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavor twist.
What to Serve It With
Pineapple bake goes great with:
- Baked ham
- Roast chicken
- Turkey
- Holiday dinners
✅ Quick 5-Ingredient Version
- Pineapple chunks
- Sugar
- Cheddar cheese
- Ritz crackers
- Butter
Mix pineapple, sugar, and cheese → top with crackers and butter → bake.
If you’d like, I can also show you 3 more pineapple casserole versions people love:
- Old-fashioned church cookbook recipe
- Pineapple cream cheese bake
- Pineapple dump dessert (super easy) 🍍