Southern Baked Pineapple Casserole
This sweet and buttery pineapple casserole is a Southern favorite, perfect as a side dish or dessert. Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, butter, and bread, it’s a nostalgic comfort food everyone loves!
Ingredients
- - 1 cup white sugar
- - ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- - 4 large eggs
- - 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
- - 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional
- - 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
- - 5 slices white bread torn into pieces
Instructions
- **Preheat & Prepare:**
- - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- - Grease a medium-sized casserole dish.
- **Cream Butter & Sugar:**
- - In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until creamy.
- **Incorporate Eggs & Spices:**
- - Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- - Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg (if using).
- **Mix in Pineapple & Bread:**
- - Add crushed pineapple with its juice and mix well.
- - Fold in torn bread pieces until fully combined.
- **Bake:**
- - Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- - Bake for 1 hour or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- **Cool & Serve:**
- - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- - Enjoy warm as a side dish or dessert!
Notes
- Add a buttery Ritz cracker topping for extra crunch.
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or Hawaiian sweet bread.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a dessert-like twist.
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or Hawaiian sweet bread.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a dessert-like twist.