A sweet and crunchy bacon-pecan topping replaces the classic Ritz crackers for a one-of-a-kind side.

But what if there’s a way to make a good thinggreat?

We don’t mess around too much with the ingredients.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole in the baking dish ready to serve

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The pineapple mixture is almost creamy with the flour and cheese.

It still has that telltale juiciness that’s essential to this Southern side dish.

The topping is where things really go for the gold.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole ingredients

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It’s similar to a cross between streusel and candied bacon, in all the best ways.

Learn how to make million dollar pineapple casserole.

We promise you’ll want to save a spot for this on your Easter tables.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole whisking together the pineapple juice mixture

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)all-purpose flour, divided

1(20-oz.

)can pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved

1(20-oz.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole folding together the pineapple mixture

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Fold in pineapple slices, pineapple chunks, cheese, and thyme until evenly coated.

Transfer to a 8- x 8-inch baking dish and arrange in an even layer.

Stir together brown sugar, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup flour in medium bowl.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole arranging the pineapple mixture in the baking dish

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Stir in bacon and pecans.

Sprinkle mixture evenly over pineapple mixture in baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven edges are bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole stirring together the topping

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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole adding the topping to the casserole

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Southern Living Million Dollar Pineapple Casserole after baking ready to serve

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