Description
Baked Ham and Pineapple Casserole is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender ham chunks baked with juicy pineapple, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s an easy comfort food perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked ham, cubed
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and the reserved pineapple juice.
- Stir in the ham, pineapple chunks, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover holiday ham for a quick prep option.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg