Baked Pineapple

Marla in California's Note:

I found this recipe last year in Allrecipes.com, and thought it sounded interesting. I figured that the ingredients were inexpensive enough that if we didn't like it, it would be no great tragedy. As it turned out, it has become a family favorite. I have taken it to several pot lucks and everyone wants the recipe. It is a good side dish for about any kind of meat.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 ounces shedded cheddar cheese
• 25 buttery round crackers, crushed or 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs

Directions:

1. Drain pineapple reserving 4 T juice.
2. Combine pineapple, reserved juice, butter, flour, and cheese.
3. Mix well.
4. Spoon mixture into a buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with cracker or corn flake crumbs.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

I took this out of the oven at the recommended 30 minutes, because it was bubbly but it was too soon. I suggest you wait until the crackers/cornflakes brown to assure the flour has enough time to fully cook. Mine went back in the oven after a pasty mouthful. After another 15 minutes it was great.

[moosehead]

This is FABULOUS! I mixed the flour a little at a time into the juice/melted butter until well mixed, then added the sugar and mixed, then stirred pineapple in, and lastly extra sharp cheddar cheese. Used 7 1/2 inch by 5 inch corningware dish. This is so good and would be easy to make a lot of for a buffet table. I used it for brunch with crispy bacon and omelettes. GREAT!

[Chef ChiSox#1]

We always have leftover pineapple in our house so I decided to try this. I loved it! One of my kids saw the chesse on the counter and wouldn't even try it. I think this may appeal more to adults than kids which is fine with me. I've never had anything like this, and can't wait to make for our next party. Thanks