Pineapple Bake (Sweet & Buttery Southern Style)

🍍 Pineapple Bake (Sweet & Buttery Southern Style)

This classic Southern pineapple bake is sweet, buttery, slightly tangy, and perfectly golden on top — just like your photo.

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🥣 Ingredients

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 2 tbsp juice)

• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

• ½ cup sugar

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter

• 1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.

3. In a bowl, mix:

   • Pineapple (chunks + crushed)

   • Sugar

   • Flour

   • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice

4. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.

5. Pour mixture into prepared dish.

6. In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter.

7. Sprinkle evenly over the top.

8. Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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💡 Tips

• Use sharp cheddar — it balances the sweetness beautifully.

• Want it extra gooey? Add an extra ½ cup cheese.

• Great as a holiday side dish with ham or roast chicken.

If you’d like, I can also share:

• A cream cheese version

• A cake-style pineapple bake (dessert version)

• Or a 5-ingredient quick version 🍍