The Best Pineapple Casserole

5 from 40 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: people

Calories: 556kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

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.

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