Pineapple casserole is an easy side dish to make during the holidays. Pineapple is also one of the easiest fruits to can. It usually goes on sale in the spring. Buy it in bulk then, and preserve it for later.
At any good southern holiday celebration you are sure to find multiple casseroles. They are also a staple for any potluck event. I love a good warm casserole. They are filling, and most can be modified using what you have on had. I always have the ingredients for this one on hand.
However, I don’t care for the highly processed cream-of-whatever soup that can be found in a lot of recipes. I’ve figured out ways around it using milk and seasonings, but I still tend to enjoy recipes without it if possible.
Pineapple is one of the first foods I ever preserved. It’s naturally acidic and easy to preserve in a water bath canner. Simply prepare the pineapple by removing the tough outer skin. Slice the pineapple in chunks to the desired size. Place the core and any extra “meat” pieces in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Pack the pineapple at tightly as possible. Cover with pineapple liquid to 1/2″ head space. Remove the bubbles, and process. You can find more information in Ball blue book. Canned pineapple is great to use in recipes, or eaten straight out of the jar.
This recipe is simple and very budget friendly. It has very few ingredients, but is so good! My ripe pineapples are usually sweet enough, but I added a little bit of sugar to the recipe just in case your can is bitter. Also, freshly shredded, extra-sharp cheddar cheese is a must. Hope you enjoy it!
Pineapple Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz Cans Pineapple Chunks I use 1 quart jar from my home canned stash.
- 1/4 cup Reserved Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 6 tbsp flour
- 1 8 oz block Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 1/2 cups Buttery round snack crackers
- 1 stick Melted butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
- Combine pineapple, pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and cheese. Pour into a prepared 9×9 casserole dish.
- Crush the crackers and combine with melted butter.
- Distribute cracker mixture evenly over casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly.
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