This week I'm sharing one of my favorite side dishes from my childhood. This easy cheesy pineapple bake was often served on our Thanksgiving table to accompany our smoked turkey. My dad always smoked a turkey and often he would gather every one's grills in the neighborhood and smoke their turkey too! Smoking the big bird outside meant more room in the oven for side dishes, which often were more the star of the meal than the turkey.
Today I'm joining with Sunday Supper to give you lots of options for side dishes-which often take center stage! I know we all have our favorites and often make similar things each year, but I always try to find something fresh and unique. Finding a new family favorite is a mission of mine.
This cheesy pineapple bake goes great with turkey or ham. It's as easy as opening a can of pineapple and mixing it with a bit of flour, sugar and grated cheese and then pouring the juice over the top. Let it bake and get bubbly and then it's time to eat. Just let it cool a bit so you don't burn your mouth! I sprinkled a bit of Aleppo pepper over the top to give this a spicy sweet flavor. I've also seen this with a Ritz cracker topping that is easily made by crushing some crackers and mixing with some melted butter. Topping or not, this is a side dish that everyone loves.
I still don't know what my Thanksgiving plans are, but wherever I am and whatever I'm doing I know it's sure to include good food. In fact, I'd be happy making a meal out of the dishes below. Well, those and maybe a few slices of pie!
Thanks Caroline, of Caroline’s Cooking, for including me and putting this great list of side dishes together. I still can't believe it's November!
Serves 8
Time to Make: About 10 minutes to make and 60 minutes to bake
Ingredients:
1/2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
3 c grated cheddar cheese
4 c pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325.
Combine flour, sugar and cheese in a bowl.
Place a layer of half of the pineapple in a buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering.
Pour the reserved juice over all, using just enough to barely cover. Bake for 1 hour and serve hot.
(I gave this a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper and it could also be topped with a crushed cracker topping!)
Fruity Side Dishes
- Cranberry Apple Relish by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Cranberry Fluff Salad by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Easy Cheesy Pineapple Bake by This is How I Cook
- Pecan Cranberry Jello Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
- Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Other Side Dishes
- Chestnut Stuffing by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Easy Mushroom Rice Pilaf by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- One Pot Macaroni and Cheese by A Mind “Full” Mom
- Potato Dinner Rolls by The Redhead Baker
- Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing by Life Tastes Good
Potato Side Dishes
- Gingered Sweet Potatoes by Simple and Savory
- Marmalade Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Sunday Supper Movement
- Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes by Cookin’ Mimi
- Sour Cream and Onion Smashed Red Potatoes by Food Done Light
- Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Southwestern Potato Bake by The Freshman Cook
- Stacked Sweet Potatoes by My Imperfect Kitchen
- Sweet Potatoes with Cumin Sage Butter by Cooking Chat
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Mindy’s Cooking Obsession
Vegetable Side Dishes
- Acorn Squash and Brussel Sprout Side Dish by Caroline’s Cooking
- Bacon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts by The Crumby Cupcake
- Braised Red Cabbage by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Candied Acorn Squash by Cricket’s Confections
- Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Casserole by Food Lust People Love
- German Green Bean Salad (Bohnensalat) by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Homemade Green Bean Casserole by Family Around The Table
- Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole by My Life Cookbook
- Miso Glazed Corn by NinjaBaker.com
- Pan Roasted Carrots with Apple Molasses by Palatable Pastime
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Cranberries by The Chef Next Door
- Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Walnut Pesto by The Hungry Goddess
- Roasted Onions with Parsley Pesto by Monica’s Table
- Roasted Parsnips with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary by Wholistic Woman
- Roasted Pumpkin with Rosemary and Thyme by Feeding Big
- Spicy Balsamic Roasted Vegetables by Pies and Plots
- Sweet Corn Pudding by Brunch-n-Bites

- Apple Cranberry Relish by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Cranberry Fluff Salad by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Easy Cheesy Pineapple Bake by This is How I Cook
- Pecan Cranberry Jello Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
- Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Other Side Dishes
- Chestnut Stuffing by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- One Pot Macaroni and Cheese by A Mind “Full” Mom
- Potato Dinner Rolls by The Redhead Baker
- Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing by Life Tastes Good
- Sweet and Cheese Corn Bread by Basic N Delicious
Potato Side Dishes
- Gingered Sweet Potatoes by Simple and Savory
- Marmalade Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Sunday Supper Movement
- Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes by Cookin’ Mimi
- Sour Cream and Onion Smashed Red Potatoes by Food Done Light
- Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Southwestern Potato Bake by The Freshman Cook
- Stacked Sweet Potatoes by My Imperfect Kitchen
- Sweet Potatoes with Cumin Sage Butter by Cooking Chat
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Mindy’s Cooking Obsession
Vegetable Side Dishes
- Acorn Squash and Brussel Sprout Side Dish by Caroline’s Cooking
- Bacon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts by The Crumby Cupcake
- Braised Red Cabbage by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Candied Acorn Squash by Cricket’s Confections
- Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Casserole by Food Lust People Love
- Easy Roasted Veggies by April Golightly
- German Green Bean Salad (Bohnensalat) by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Homemade Green Bean Casserole by Family Around The Table
- Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole by My Life Cookbook
- Miso Glazed Corn by NinjaBaker.com
- Pan Roasted Carrots with Apple Molasses by Palatable Pastime
- Pearl Onions, Peas and Bacon by New South Charm
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Cranberries by The Chef Next Door
- Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Walnut Pesto by The Hungry Goddess
- Roasted Onions with Parsley Pesto by Monica’s Table
- Roasted Parsnips with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary by Wholistic Woman
- Roasted Pumpkin with Feta by Feeding Big
- Spicy Balsamic Roasted Vegetables by Pies and Plots
- Sweet Corn Pudding by Brunch-n-Bites

A few more great sides:
Frozen Cranberry Salad Tamale Stuffing Maple Glazed Challah Rolls


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Awesome cheesy bake, Abbe. I love the pizza with pineapple, so I definitely will love this!
ReplyDeleteThat's so right Angie. Never thought of that. Maybe I should add som Canadian bacon!
DeleteThese are the times when I wish Bill would eat pineapple! My MIL would make a pineapple gratin that was fabulous--and I'd love to try yours. SO glad to have you join Sunday Supper!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your help Liz! Hope I did it right! And I can't imagine not liking pineapple. LOL!
DeleteI bet this would be good with ham for the holidays. I love the addition of the pepper on top.
ReplyDeleteI bet it would go great with ham. The pepper tasted great. Thanks Karen!
DeleteMy friend Cauleen makes this every Thanksgiving - it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lea Ann. It really hits the spot!
DeleteHi Abbe, I have never heard of this dish before, sounds very intriguing and delicious, I bet this is delicious with turkey or ham.
DeleteYou have that right Cheri!
DeleteI have never heard of this, but it sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mindy. An oldie, but goody!
DeleteThis is a fun side dish. Nice photos too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bobbi! It is a fun and easy dish!
DeleteMakes a lot of sweet sense, Abbe. And a perfect complement to the turkey...Intrigued too by your bio....Appreciate the appreciation of a multi-cultural upbringing =)
ReplyDeleteWell, not quite multi cultural, but it was interesting being a minority in a small town!
DeletePineapple and cheese? Interesting...I've got to try it!
ReplyDeleteYou must! Kind of sweet and salty!
DeleteI have never thought to pair pineapple and cheese. I must try that - very soon!
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not-it does work!
DeleteI'll be honest, pineapple and I don't get along. But, I'm bookmarking (and making) this, because I'm in the minority around here. This looks fun! I think my peeps will love it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam. It's a crowd pleaser where I come from!
DeleteSo much fun to smoke a turkey! I love doing that for the 4th of July. Anyway, great dish -- perfect for Thanksgiving. This would be fun served with ham, too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI will be honest. I have never cooked a whole turkey in my life. This is the only thing Manservant cooks-or smokes!
DeletePINEAPPLE AND CHEESE?!?!? Now this might be one of the STRANGEST combos I've ever seen!!!
ReplyDeleteStange, but true! And also very good!
DeleteThis is the first time I have ever heard of this side dish!
ReplyDeleteWeird, huh? But I know you will like it!
DeleteWow, I've never heard of this!! I'm intrigued... and all of the sudden very hungry. Need to try this one!
ReplyDeleteYou do, most certainly!
DeleteI love the idea of smoked turkey and this does sounds like the perfect accompaniment. Hmmm.... you've got me thinking :)
ReplyDeleteI love smoked turkey. Actually refer it! Think away!
DeletePrefer.
DeleteThis looks so interesting Abbe! I bet it went so well with that smoked turkey!
ReplyDeleteVery well Renee!
DeleteWhat a unique side dish! I'm sure it would go great with turkey!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great, if only my family would go for the pineapple. I know it has to be delicious! Smoked turkey is awesome and would be great with your dish.
ReplyDeleteI bet this is so good, love this take on pineapple and cheese!
ReplyDeleteWe still make "Hot Pineapple Casserole" but we also put crushed Ritz crackers on top with drizzled butter of course. One of my kids favorites :) It does go great with ham and we usually have it once a year during the holidays. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThis cheesy pineapple bake sounds super yummy and super delicious. I have never had something like this before but I know I would love this. Fantastic share.
ReplyDeleteI guess pineapple gets a love or hate reaction from a lot of people. Unfortunately, my husband and I are an opposite ends on the subject. It sounds delicious to me! What a wonderful list of recipes too. I can't believe it's almost the middle of November too!
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say I have never heard of pineapple and cheese together but seeing it in action I can see that it works together. What a creative and tasty looking dish!
ReplyDeleteMy Thanksgiving menu may already be set, Abbe, but I know that your dish will be making an appearance the next time I prepare a ham. It sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteCheese and pineapple? Not a combination I've ever had but Man, does it look good! And so easy! Another yummy recipe! Oh, the touch of aleppo is the perfect final touch. :)
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