Pineapple Casserole Recipe
Pineapple Casserole is a classic comforting dish that is great for holidays or as a comforting meal, side dish, or even dessert!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- (optional) baking thermometer
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can of pineapple chunks, very well drained
- 7 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 pineapple rings
- 6 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add granulated sugar to your egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Spread your cubed white bread in a layer along the bottom of your greased 9x13 baking dish. Randomly spread the pineapple chunks evenly throughout the bread cubes.
- Pour your egg mixture over the bread and pineapple chunks making sure to coat each bread cube. You can use a fork to push the bread cubes down into the mixture if they are dry.
- Bake your pineapple casserole in your preheated oven for 40 minutes, uncovered. Remove it from the oven and top it with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, then place it back in the oven uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until the pineapples on top are warm.
- Optional: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the casserole before removing it from the oven to serve. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees due to having eggs as an ingredient.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pineapple Casserole is a classic comforting dish that is great for holidays or as a comforting meal, the perfect side dish, or even dessert! It's particularly good with ham, making it an excellent choice for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Storage Instructions:
This Pineapple casserole should be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer Instructions:
Make this pineapple casserole ahead of time and freeze it in an airtight container that is freezer safe for up to 4 months. To thaw, place the casserole in an airtight container in your refrigerator until fully thawed, and then heat and serve.