Here’s a classic old-fashioned Pineapple Bake — sweet, buttery, and perfect as a side dish or dessert 🍍
You’ll often see this at family dinners, potlucks, and holidays.
Old-Fashioned Pineapple Bake
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, do not drain
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 4 slices white bread, cubed (or 1½ cups)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8×8 baking dish. - Mix base
- In a bowl, combine pineapple (with juice), sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Add bread
- Gently fold in bread cubes until soaked.
- Bake
- Pour into dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
- Cool slightly
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
How It’s Served
- 🍽️ As a side dish with ham or pork
- 🍨 As a dessert with vanilla ice cream
- ☕ Warm with coffee or tea
Tips & Variations
- 🧀 Southern-style: add ½–1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 🌰 Crunchy top: sprinkle chopped pecans before baking
- 🍞 Richer: use brioche or challah bread
- 🍯 Less sweet: reduce sugar to ¾ cup
If you want, I can also share:
- Pineapple casserole with Ritz crackers
- A sugar-free version
- A slow-cooker pineapple bake
Just let me know 😊
