Scalloped Pineapple

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Scalloped pineapple is a delightful, timeless dish with a buttery flavor and custard-like texture that makes it perfect for holiday dinners.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erika Pitera

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups cubed brioche or soft white bread see notes
4 tablespoons butter melted
4 eggs
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar see notes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple well drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a baking dish with butter (see notes).
Combine the melted butter with the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl and toss until all the bread is moistened. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy and then add the sugar and salt.
Add the egg mixture to the bread cubes along with the crushed pineapple and stir to combine well.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake until golden brown on the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Baking Dish

We recommend using a smaller baking dish (around 1.5 qt) so the scalloped pineapple fills it up, almost to the top. If you spread it out too much in a larger casserole (i.e. 13x9-inch), it can dry out. For a moist, fluffy texture, a smaller dish is best.

Measuring Cubed Bread

An average thick-cut slice of bread is about 1-1/2 ounces OR 1/2 cup when cubed. In this recipe, 5 slices of brioche yielded about 2-1/2 cups cubed.

Types of Bread

The amount of sugar in this recipe ranges from 1/4 cup (appropriate for brioche bread, which is lightly sweetened) to 1/3 cup (for a soft white bread).

Make Ahead Instructions

Follow the recipe and assemble the casserole but don't bake it. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before baking to remove the chill. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the scalloped pineapple according to the recipe instructions.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Leftover scalloped pineapple can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated. To reheat, remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes in advance, then bake in a preheated 300°F oven until warmed to your liking, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, unwrap the foil for the last 5 minutes of baking. Note: Times will vary depending on how much you have left over.

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