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This pineapple casserole is sweet and salty and makes the perfect side dish to any dinner!
I have a confession to make.
I’m not super big on tropical fruit.
I mean, I’ll eat the heck out of some berries or apples or watermelon. But, mangoes and pineapples and coconuts? Nah. Pass. Let’s not even get into what I think about bananas. (Unless they’re baked in something delicious, like my banana chocolate chip muffins.)
Or, at least, I used to pass on the pineapple. Then I went to a Brazilian grill and tried the grilled pineapple that’s coated in cinnamon and now? Well. Let’s just say that I can’t get enough pineapple in my life.
This pineapple casserole is a little weird, if we’re being honest. I mean. It’s fruit. With bread. I don’t know. Seems odd to me, but I was on my newfound pineapple kick and I saw this in a Taste of Home magazine and I thought, yep. Trying that one.
I’m so glad I did. It’s oddly delicious.
A little sweet, a little salty, all the way amazing.
I feel like this is going to be one of those dishes that always makes an appearance at our holiday dinners. It’s a serious crowd pleaser and people get kind of shocked by it. Pineapple casserole, they think, is probably not so great. Then they try it and they go back for seconds.
Please just trust me on this one. Try it. I really think it’s going to be a hit.
Pineapple Casserole
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple drained well
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 cups French bread cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the pineapple and lemon juice to combine.
- Fold in the bread cubes.
- Spread into prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
Such a simple recipe for a perfect side! Looks absolutely delicious, ans tropical!
Neha says
Drooling over it
Jillian says
That’s hilarious that you never liked pineapple until you tried the grilled cinnamon-coated pineapple at the Brazilian grill because that’s the EXACT same experience I had! Never was big on tropical fruits, especially pineapple, until I went to a Brazilian restaurant, and now I can’t get enough of it! This pineapple casserole is DEFINITELY on my To-do list–it looks way too intriguing and yummy not to try!
Andi says
So is this like pineapple bread pudding? Without the custard? (I might totally add the custard)
Debbie says
Have been making this for years but use white bread without crust plus vanilla instead of lemon. One of my favorites.
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
You know what? I think this would totally work. I’m with you on not loving tropical fruit as much as I probably should, but this seems oddly perfect haha. I think my husband would go crazy for this, actually… he loves pineapple in all its forms.
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
Okay, so, I totally can’t imagine what this would taste like but we LOVE pineapple and I’m totally intrigued. I love when those experiments turn out in the best way possible! I’ll definitely have to make this and give it a try!
Carol Thompson says
I have been making this for years. Wonderful accompaniment for a baked ham or roast pork dinner!
Gloria H. says
We have been making this dish since the 80’s as a side with ham, and it’s a tradition in our family now! The only difference is we don’t use lemon juice. So simple, yet so good!! And now we make it at Christmas and Easter whether we have ham or not!
Cheryl says
Could u give me the carbs in this pineapple casserole?
Cindy Spicer says
My pineapple casserole also includes cheddar cheese. First time I heard of it I too was skeptical, but really, so good!
Cindy Spicer says
http://applescart.blogspot.com/2012/01/pineapple-casserole.html
Joanne says
I like pineapple, but love it when grilled or cooked in a dish, such as your casserole.
marcie says
I’m a huge fan of tropical fruit but I have to say I would’ve never thought of this! I’m thinking this would double as breakfast AND dessert…with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. 🙂
Megan Davidson says
This is seriously an amazing idea! Sweet + Savory is always a good thing in my mind. Can’t wait to try this out! Have a great week!! 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I was skeptical when I saw the words “pineapple” and “casserole” together but now that I think about it, what’s not to love? Bread, pineapple, butter. . .I feel like you can’t go wrong with those ingredients. I have to try this! Have a great week, Karly!