Description
A sweet and savory pineapple casserole topped with a golden Cheddar crown and toasted coconut flakes, perfect as a unique side dish for family meals or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1x 20 ounce crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine Wet and Dry: In a large bowl, combine the very well-drained crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, stirring thoroughly until no dry spots remain.
- Add Butter and Pour: Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated into the pineapple mixture, then pour the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- First Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the casserole are visibly bubbly and just starting to turn golden. (If it looks overly dry after 15 minutes, splash in 1-2 Tbsp of pineapple juice or milk.)
- Add Toppings: Remove the dish from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and toasted coconut flakes over the partially baked pineapple base.
- Second Bake: Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly and the coconut is golden brown. Watch it closely for the last few minutes so the coconut doesn’t burn.
- Rest and Serve: Let the finished pineapple casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for optimal texture and for the flavors to meld.
Notes
To prevent a watery casserole, drain pineapple very well. Watch coconut closely during baking to avoid burning. Store leftovers in an airtight container. For quicker prep, use pre-shredded cheese or pre-toasted coconut flakes. You can swap all-purpose flour for 2 Tbsp cornstarch for a gluten-free option, or use vegan margarine for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 180 g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: pineapple casserole, cheddar, coconut, sweet savory, side dish, easy, potluck, baking