Pineapple Casserole is a delicious side dish and is especially perfect with ham! It is easy to make and is great for the holidays!
PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE
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Who loves pineapple? My family and I sure do. This Pineapple Casserole is a perfect side dish, especially with ham! When I spent an Easter with my husband’s family years ago, my mother-in-law introduced me to this super yummy casserole. I kept going back to the table to get another piece. It has been at many family gatherings since then and I enjoy it every time!
I lucked out and my mother-in-law just gave me a big pile of her family recipes, including a squash casserole like this one. I am so excited to try all of them, but I started with this side dish last night. I was making ham and thought it would be a great addition to the meal. My husband, son, and I each ate a large portion! I may have even eaten some cold from the fridge the next morning. It’s that good!
Casserole Side Dishes for Family Dinner!
I love making casseroles for the side dishes holiday dinners, like Thanksgiving or Easter! They always taste incredible and make dinner so simple! I love that I can get them ahead of time so all I have to do it put them in the oven. That means I can spend more time with my family and less in the kitchen. Here are some of my favorites for you to check out!
- Yellow Squash Casserole
- Broccoli Casserole
- Pineapple Casserole
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained
- 8 pieces white bread cubed (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Beat the eggs really well and add to the butter and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the drained pineapple and stir to combine.
- Add the cubed bread and mix everything really well.
- Grease an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish (or 9-inch x 13-inch - see notes).
- Pour casserole mixture into the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Cut into 6 pieces. Serve warm or cold.
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Stacey, this looks so wonderful! Kind of like a pineapple upsidedown cake, but not. I think I may need to make this on Christmas as well! Thanks!
admin says
Thank you Rachel! It is delicious and always a hit! Kids love it too! Let me know if you make it and what you think!
Kim says
I am so excited about trying this! I think I will use Hawaiian sweet bread instead.
Stacey says
Kim, I think Hawaiian sweet bread would be amazing. Yummy! Great idea!
Tanya says
How did it turn out with the Hawaiian Sweet Bread? I was thinking the same thing.
Diana Pope says
This is great thanks for the recipe
Stacey says
Thanks Diana! It is super yummy!
Crystal Jones says
Yummy! This looks amazing, I’m gonna make this, maybe tonight, I can’t wait to taste and what a great budget side dish or dessert! Thanks for sharing!
Stacey says
Thank you Crystal! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Faith H says
With Easter coming up, I think this would be a great addition to the ham we have every year. Thanks.
Aubrey says
I think so too Faith. Thanks!
B J Newton says
I call this scalloped pineapple. Same ingredients just slightly different method – put cubes of bread in casserole dish, add and mix drained pineapple. Then mix up everything else and pour over bread and pineapple. Bake it and prepare yourself for a really delicious side dish to ham turkey or pork roast.
robin says
He too!
Kathi says
i use 6 Hawaiian rolls, 2 1/2 cups of drained pineapple and brown instead of white sugar. Perfection!
Gayle says
If is use a 13 x 9 pan, how long should it cook in the oven?
toni says
Can you make this the day before and it still be yummy or should it be made the day you are serving it?
Nancy Sweet says
Made this-love it!!! So easy to make.
Cindie says
I make one similar to this, I soak the bread in milk and mix in a cup of cheddar cheese ~ my husband requests this all the time 🙂
Sherrie Massey says
Sounds great but how well does the pineapple have to be drained? Do I get all the juice out with paper towels or just drain the juice from can? Can’t wait to try it
Mary says
I don’t drain it and it turns out fine.
robin says
I always use at least 10 slices bread and put in round casserole dish to spoon out instead of cutting into portions.
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Gail Ferrence says
Can I make this the day before?
Aubrey Cota says
Yes, this works a lot like the baked french toast recipes. Prepare the night before and refrigerate then when you’re ready follow the rest of the cooking instructions. Keep in mind you are taking it from the cold fridge so the cooking time could vary just a little.
Angela Williams says
Exactly like my sisters, except only 5 slices of bread (I use “647” low card Italian by Schmidt) also I do not drain the pineapple. Sprinkle with cinnamon when it comes out of the oven. It is so Delish.
Aubrey Cota says
I love that there are so many different version out there! Thank you, Angela.
Darlene says
Been making this recipe for the last 40 years and its always a big hit.
Aubrey Cota says
So cool! It’s become my best friends new favorite, she requests it way too often. 🙂
Robin CRABEL says
Can this be made aheaf & frozen?