Here’s a classic, sweet-and-buttery Pineapple Bake recipe—perfect as a side dish or dessert and often served with ham or holiday meals.
Pineapple Bake Recipe
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish.
- Make the pineapple mixture
- In a large bowl, mix crushed pineapple (with juice), sugar, eggs, and flour until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
- Serve warm
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For extra richness, mix a little melted butter into the cracker topping.
- Prefer less sweetness? Reduce sugar to ¾ cup.
- Works great as both a side dish with ham or a dessert.
If you want, I can also share a no-cheese version or a slow-cooker Pineapple Bake.
