Pineapple Bake

Here’s a sweet and savory Pineapple Bake recipe — often served as a holiday side dish or brunch casserole, especially in Southern cooking. It’s warm, buttery, and full of pineapple flavor — somewhere between a dessert and a casserole!

🍍 Classic Pineapple Bake

🕒 Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Bake: 30–35 minutes
  🍽 Serves: 6–8

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 5 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease a medium baking dish (about 8×8 or 9-inch round).

2. Mix wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

3. Add pineapple and bread:
   Stir in the undrained crushed pineapple.
   Gently fold in torn bread pieces until well combined.

4. Bake:
   Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center.

5. Cool slightly & serve warm.
   It’s delicious on its own or as a sweet side to ham, turkey, or pork.

🍽 Serving Ideas:

• Holiday table side dish (pairs beautifully with glazed ham)

• Warm brunch casserole with eggs and bacon

• Dessert topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

🔁 Variations:

• Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth

• Top with a light brown sugar crumble for texture

• Use Hawaiian rolls or brioche instead of sandwich bread for richness

• Add chopped pecans for crunch