Southern Pineapple Casserole with Sleeve Butter Crackers

Serves 8 in about 40 minutes. The stove brings cheddar cheese and flour together.

Ingredients

• 2 (20 oz) cans pineapple chunks* in 100% juice, drained, with juice reserved
• ⅓ cup pineapple juice
• ½ - ¾ cup sugar (for sweeter use ¾ cup)
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 (3.8 oz) sleeve crushed butter crackers

Method

1. Warm oven to 350° F.
2. Grease or spray a 8"x8" baking dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, sugar, and flour.
4. Tip in the pineapple chunks and mix well. Tip in to the baking dish.
5. Scatter the cheese on top evenly.
6. In a bowl. mix together the crushed butter crackers and melted butter. Scatter it over the pineapple cheese mixture evenly.
7. Cook uncovered in a 350° oven for 25 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and a little bubbly.
8. Plate hot or warm.

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