Name: Shirley's Pineapple Gratin
Ingredients: 1 Can Pineapple Tidbits (you can also use crushed pineapple); 1 Cup White Sugar ( I have never tried light or dark brown sugar but I bet it would work well); 3 Tablespoons AP Flour; 1 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 Sleeve Ritz crackers; 4 Tablespoons Butter, melted

Shirley’s Pineapple Gratin

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This side dish combines sweet pineapple tidbits with melty cheddar cheese and is topped with buttery crunchy Ritz crackers. It is the essential side dish for a ham dinner, and makes for a great potluck addition!

Author: chrissy@mythankfultable.com original recipe from Shirley in Clarks Summit, PA

Ingredients

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1 Can Pineapple Tidbits (you can also use crushed pineapple)
1 Cup White Sugar ( I have never tried light or dark brown sugar but I bet it would work well)
3 Tablespoons AP Flour
1 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Sleeve Ritz crackers
4 Tablespoons Butter, melted

Instructions

Drain pineapple, reserve juice.
Combine sugar, flour, and pineapple.
Mix in cheddar cheese and incorporate.
Put in a baking dish. (I use a pie plate but it an be made in a bigger dish depending on if you double recipe)
Crush Ritz crackers and sprinkle on top of mixture, and then pour melted butter over the top of the crackers.
Bake at 350* for at least 30 minutes.

Find it online: https://mythankfultable.com/2019/04/15/on-church-ladies-and-shirleys-pineapple-gratin/