perfect pineapple casserole

Name: Perfect Pineapple Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) pineapple gelatin (jello) mix; 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1 cup(s) water; 20 ounce(s) can pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 cup(s) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) butter-flavored cracker crumbs (like ritz); 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Mar 27, 2016

This is a Southern classic. It's great as a side dish or a dessert. I served it as a side dish to go with our baked ham, but it would be great as a dessert too. I'll certainly remember this recipe for pot-luck parties. It's too good to pass up!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pineapple gelatin (jello) mix
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
20 ounces can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup butter-flavored cracker crumbs (like ritz)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

How To Make perfect pineapple casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together gelatin mix, sugar, cornstarch, and water until mixture is smooth. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to whisk until thickened. Stir in pineapple tidbits and cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish.
Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over the pineapple mixture.
Step 4

Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and thoroughly heated throughout.
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