Southern Pineapple Cheese

For filling:

• 1 - 28 oz. can crushed pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 - 4 oz. jar diced pimentos
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

For topping:

• 1/2 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumb, crushed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat a 350° F oven and prepare a 9x13 tray with softened cream cheese.
2. In a small bowl mix together crackers, breadcrumb, and melted butter. Set aside. Note - Season with salt & pepper. (optional)
3. In a bowl, mix together the pineapple, pimentos, sugar, and flour. Pour the mix in the cream cheesed tray.
4. Sprinkle cheese over the pineapple and top with prepared breadcrumb.
5. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the cracker topping is a golden brown. Enjoy!