Paula Deen's Pineapple Casserole Recipe with Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease an 8x12 or medium-sized baking dish. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix together all purpose flour and sugar.

Step 3

Stir in the cheese, a little at a time.

Step 4

Drain the pineapple (save a few Tablespoons of juice) and add to the flour mixture.

Step 5

Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the crumbled Ritz crackers with  melted butter, and 1 Tablespoon reserved pineapple juice, stirring until evenly blended.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture.

Step 8

Bake in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden brown.