Vegan Southern Pineapple Casserole (Gluten-Free)
Pineapple casserole is a classic Southern side dish! Sweet and savory, this homemade vegan and gluten-free recipe tastes just like grandma used to make! Made with sweet and tangy pineapple, dairy-free cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping, this easy dump-and-bake casserole is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and a dose of Southern comfort!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 20-oz Can Pineapple Tidbits (drained)
- 1 20-oz Can Crushed Pineapple (drained, reserve 4 tablespoons juice)
- 2 Cups Vegan Cheddar Cheese Shreds
- 1/3 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ Cup Granulated Sweetener (or preferred granulated sugar)
- 2 Cups Crushed Gluten-Free Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Melted Vegan Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drain the pineapple tidbits and crushed pineapple, reserving a few tablespoons of liquid to use as needed.
- Add the pineapple to a large mixing bowl along with the vegan cheddar, gluten-free flour, and sweetener. Mix everything together to combine. Add extra pineapple juice if your mixture is too dry (this is rare).
- Crush your gluten-free crackers and add them to a small bowl. Pour the hot melted vegan butter over the crushed crackers and stir together to coat.
- Lightly grease an 8x11 baking dish and pour the pineapple cheese filling evenly into the dish. Top the casserole evenly with the crushed and buttered cracker crumbs.
- Bake the pineapple casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: You can store leftover pineapple casserole covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat individual servings in the microwave or place the whole casserole dish, uncovered in the oven at 325°F to warm it through and make the cracker topping crispy again.
- Freezing: You can freeze the casserole by allowing it to cool to room temperature and tightly covering the casserole dish with foil. You leave it frozen for up to 4 months. To reheat the casserole from frozen, place it uncovered in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the center is warmed through.
- Make-Ahead: If you're making the casserole in advance, mix together the filling and add it to the greased casserole. Cover it with foil and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before adding the cracker crumb and baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
