Pineapple and Ham Casserole
Cooked ham and pineapple tidbits with cream cheese, brown sugar and dry mustard, baked under buttery crushed Ritz crackers until brown. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits 1 can, drained, juice kept
- 2 1/2 cups cooked ham chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 40 to 50 Ritz crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
- 3 teaspoons pineapple juice from the can
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish and set it aside.
- In a bowl, mix the drained pineapple, ham, cream cheese, brown sugar and dry mustard. Spread the mixture in the casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, crush the Ritz crackers. Pour the melted butter and 3 teaspoons of the pineapple juice over the crackers and mix. Sprinkle over the pineapple mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is brown and the center reaches 165°F.
Notes
Drain the pineapple over a bowl and keep the juice for the topping. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze 3 to 4 months; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 38.5gProtein: 9.8gFat: 25.2gSodium: 538mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 26.4g