Cindy's Pineapple Side Dish~
I'm so excited about this pineapple side dish~ it's so good I can't stop talking about it or eating it. Cindy made it for Christmas dinner. This recipe is one that has been in her family for years...I read a lot of recipe books, but have never seen or heard of this one. The combination of the big juicy chunks of pineapples the salty Ritz crackers, sugar, and the cheddar cheese make this dish...OMGOSH FABULOUS! It is a wonderful side dish. Maybe I've been under "that same old side dish rock", but I didn't know about it. Thanks Cindy for sharing it with me. Now I want to share it~ you've got to try it!
2 large cans pineapple chunks~ or I used 1 jar Sunfresh Del Monte Pineapple Chunks~ 1 lb. 8 oz.(24 oz.) I got it in the produce section of Wal-Mart. Spread chunks in 1 1/2 qt. dish.
Drain and reserve juice~
Mix 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup sugar...
Spread over pineapple...
Pour half of reserved juice over pineapples and flour/sugar mixture...
Top with 1 cup mild grated cheddar cheese. Cover with one stick butter, melted.
Top with 1 1/2 cups crumbled Ritz Crackers...Bake 30 minutes @ 350.
Cindy's Pineapple Side Dish~
2 large cans pineapple chunks or Del Monte Sunfresh Pineapple Chunks~ 24 oz. jar...
Drain and reserve juice
Spread chunks in 1 1/2 qt. dish
Mix 1/2 cup flour & 1/2 cup sugar, spread over pineapple. Pour half of reserved juice over pineapple and flour/sugar mixture.
Top with 1 cup mild grated cheddar cheese
Cover with one stick melted butter.
Top with 1 1/2 cups. crumbled Ritz Crackers.
Bake 30 minutes @ 350...
Hi Tina, Happy New Year. Love reading your blog. Your house is beautiful. I too came across this receipe after moving from California to the south and met a wonderful friend. Thanks for sharing your home with all of us.
Posted by: Jerris | January 02, 2008 at 05:31 AM
Hi Tina,
Just wanted to say that I absolutely love to visit your home. You have wonderful recipes!
I especially loved the Taco Soup recipe!
Can't wait to try this recipe!
This is my favorite place to visit. You are an inspiration.
Thanks for taking the time to share your decorating talent and recipes.
Hugs!
Debbie
Posted by: Deborah Pemberton | January 02, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Pineapple casserole. Yes, it's been around for a while. We also had it Christmas because we had ham and it goes so well with ham. I actually prefer the pineapple tidbits (smaller pieces) and it's good to use some brown sugar in place of part of the white sugar too.
Yum! It is delish!
tina
Posted by: tinam61 | January 02, 2008 at 06:16 AM
I've had this before and it's really delicious. Love the combination of the fruit and the cheese. I'm going to have to pick a ham and make this. Thanks. - Suzanne
Posted by: the farmers wife | January 02, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Hi Tina
OMGosh, who would have thought, this sounds sooo yummy! I’m so tiered of the same old potato side dishes. Thank you for sharing it. Oh and thank you for getting me motivated to take down my Christmas tree early this year. Your home is very beautiful and at the same time it looks like it feels like home.
Love Julia
Posted by: Julia | January 02, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Hi Tina,
I absolutely love to visit your blog. You inspire me.
This recipe looks wonderful, I think my boys will love it. Thanks for posting the recipe:)
Posted by: Linda | January 02, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Yummy!!!! Thank you for all the lovely recipes and sharing the beauty of your lovely home. I so enjoy coming here, Tina you truly do all thing beautiful!! Happy New Year!
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | January 02, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Sounds yummy but I would have to eat the whole thing...not another person here likes pineapple! I love it!!!
Posted by: NotQuteJuneCleaver | January 02, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Sounds so good!!! Happy Day
Posted by: Daisy Bouquet | January 02, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Yummy! We call this Baked Pineapple. Ours doesn't have cheese, but that's an interesting twist. I think I'll have to put in a "pretty please" request to my Mama to make this for a family meal soon!
Posted by: Holly | January 02, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Well, I am 66 years old and I have never had this dish either. LOL It sounds great -I wished I had this at Christmas when I served a ham. Thanks for sharing this Tina -I am going to try this one too.
Connie
Posted by: Connie | January 02, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I can't wait to try it, it looks and sounds SO GOOD! Thank-you for sharing.
Ginger
Posted by: Ginger | January 02, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Oh Yummers! I'm gonna try that and SOON! My DH LOVE LOVE LOVES Pineapple so that yummy delish is sure to be a hit! Thanks for sharing Tina :)
Posted by: Patrice | January 02, 2008 at 03:55 PM
I'm gonna try that this week, Tina ~ My DH love love LOVES pineapple. . . . Thanx for sharing! Geesh, now I've gotta make the popcorn cake and this one ~ we'll be fatter than cattle soon! :)
Posted by: Patrice | January 02, 2008 at 03:57 PM
oh geesh! I think I posted twice, thinking my first one didn't work. Sorry, Tina ~ feel free to delete me :)
Posted by: Patrice | January 02, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Tina, I've given you a blogger award. Stop by my blog and check it out.
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: Sher's Creative Expressions | January 02, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Yummmmmmmmmmmm I cannot wait to try this!!!
~melody~
Posted by: Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~ | January 02, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I have missed this one, too! I have to take a side dish to our home church group meeting on Sunday...this is what I will take. Thanks so much!
bj
Posted by: bj | January 04, 2008 at 05:56 AM
I've been making this great sidedish for a few years now and there are NEVER any leftovers! Everyone loves it. I especially love to have it on the table when I make a pork roast.
Blessings.
Posted by: Jessica | January 07, 2008 at 10:05 AM
I made this last night with ham and served it to two very skeptical and very hungry guys. I had to make them try "just one little bite", and they went crazy over it! I will now be serving this dish every holiday! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Posted by: Kirsten | February 01, 2008 at 04:48 AM