The Best Pineapple Casserole

This savory and sweet baked pineapple casserole is an easy recipe and a family favorite. Only six ingredients make it the perfect side dish for any special occasion: Pineapple, butter, sugar, eggs, bread, and milk. It is perfect for a side dish but could easily be a dessert. This is truly the Best Pineapple Casserole recipe you will ever taste.

This delicious recipe for pineapple casserole pairs wonderfully with other easy Southern Thanksgiving side dishes. It’s incredibly versatile and guaranteed to disappear quickly at any gathering, especially with these easy fall off the bone ribs. While it’s traditionally served as a side dish, the sweetness of the pineapple makes it feel like a dessert — perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

I’ve been making this easy pineapple casserole for over 30 years, and it’s always a hit. The combination of sweet pineapple, buttery goodness, and savory flavors may seem unusual, but it works beautifully. I originally started making it to pair with ham for Easter dinner, and now my family insists it’s a must-have for every holiday. They love it so much that I recently made it on a weeknight with this oven baked chicken tenders recipe, and not a single complaint was heard!

🥘 Ingredients Needed

This pineapple casserole recipe is made with simple ingredients and comes together fast.

• Bread Cubes: I use white bread for this recipe and prefer to cube or tear it by hand. The pieces don’t need to be uniform—rustic chunks work perfectly. I also leave the crust on for added texture. Day-old or slightly stale bread works best, soaking up the buttery pineapple mixture without becoming mushy.
• Milk: I always use whole milk for this casserole. It’s usually what I have on hand, but 2% milk will also work. The whole milk enhances the creamy texture.
• Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients together, creating a custard-like texture. I recommend using medium to large eggs for the best results.
• Sugar: White granulated sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tangy pineapple.
• Butter: I use one cup of salted butter for a rich, buttery flavor. The salted butter adds to the overall taste and balances the sweetness.
• Pineapple: I recommend using canned pineapple chunks or tidbits with the juice included. The juice adds moisture and sweetness, giving the casserole its flavor.

🔪 How to Make This Dish

This pineapple bread casserole is so simple; with just a few minutes of prep, you can have this in the oven, plus no mixer is required.  For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.

Step 1: Cube the bread. No need to be precise — just tear it into bite-sized pieces. I like to leave the crust on for extra texture.

Step 2: Now grab a large mixing bowl. Pour in the milk and eggs, then add the sugar and softened butter. Give it a good stir until everything’s well combined.

Step 3: Time to add the pineapple! Pour in the pineapple chunks with the juice — that juice is key to flavor. Stir it all together so it’s nice and mixed.

Step 4: Toss in your cubed bread and stir again to ensure all those pieces get coated in that sweet, buttery mixture.

Step 5: Pour everything into your prepared baking dish and pop it in the oven. Bake for about 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Step 6: Once it’s out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes — if you can wait that long! Serve it warm and enjoy every sweet, buttery bite.

Need a quick dessert for your holiday table? My Simple No Bake Pumpkin Pie is a winner every time! It’s light, fluffy, and comes together in minutes. Delish!

If you are looking for side dishes to serve at holiday gatherings or during the week, be sure to try my Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar and Pecans and Southern Cornbread Salad with Bacon and Candied Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Butter. These always show up on my table for the holidays.

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📋 Recipe

The Best Pineapple Casserole

Gina Abernathy

A savory and sweet southern casserole. Only 6 ingredients–Pineapple, butter, sugar, eggs, bread, and milk. Perfect for a side dish but could easily be a dessert. This is truly the Best Pineapple Casserole you will ever taste.

5 from 39 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 12 people

Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 5 cups cubed bread
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk
• ▢ 3 Eggs beaten
• ▢ 2 cups sugar
• ▢ 1 cup butter softened
• ▢ 1 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits with juice

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl, mix milk, eggs, sugar, and butter.
• Add pineapple and juice. Mix well
• Add cubed bread. Stir until all of the bread is coated.
• Spray a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish with non stick spray. Pour the pineapple mixture into the dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Tips:

• • Use a Large Bowl: Since the bread takes up quite a bit of space, a large mixing bowl is needed to combine everything well.

• • Soften Your Butter: Softened butter blends more easily with the other ingredients, creating a smoother mixture.

• • Prepare the Bread Properly: Cube or tear the bread into bite-sized pieces or smaller. Leaving the crusts on adds extra texture to the casserole.

• • Don’t Drain the Pineapple: Use canned pineapple with the juice included. The juice adds to the sweetness and moisture of the dish. I prefer pineapple tidbits, but crushed pineapple can work in a pinch.

• • Bake to Perfection: Bake until the top is lightly golden brown.

• • Let It Rest: After removing the casserole from the oven, allow it to rest for a few minutes to help the flavors settle and make the serving easier.
• Store all leftover pineapple casserole recipe in the refrigerator. Allow the baked casserole to cool to room temperature, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, or place in a tightly covered bowl. Leftovers will usually last 4-5 days in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 608mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 4gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 551IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 4mg

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