INGREDIENTS:
1 Maui Gold Pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1-1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, sliced thin
1-1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
¾ cup of water
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350˚F and butter a 1-quart casserole dish.
Add the sugar to the water, and heat over medium high, stirring regularly, until a syrup is formed. Add pineapple to the mixture and stir.
Place a layer of 1/2 of the pineapple mixture, then top it with 1/2 of the crushed Ritz crackers, and thinly slice 1/2 of the butter over the top, then sprinkle on 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the butter; reserve the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes (or until golden brown and bubbly).
Remove the dish from the oven, add remaining cheese on top and place it in the oven just until cheese has melted.
Serve as a side dish with pork, ham or turkey. This is a great cranberry sauce replacement.
