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Pineapple Bake Recipe

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This Pineapple Bake is a delightful sweet casserole featuring crushed pineapple blended with butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, combined with cubed white bread and baked to a golden perfection. It’s a versatile dish perfect as a brunch treat, a comforting dessert, or a tasty side for ham.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 oz / 560 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 slices white bread, cubed (about 2½ cups)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish, about 8×8 inches in size, to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and uniform in texture.
  3. Add Bread Cubes: Gently fold the cubed white bread into the pineapple mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the batter but not over-mixed to maintain some texture.
  4. Pour and Spread: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly so the top is level, which helps it bake uniformly.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top turns a lovely golden brown and the center is set and no longer jiggly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm, optionally pairing with whipped cream or as a side to ham for a complete meal.

Notes

  • This dish works well as a sweet brunch casserole or as a dessert topped with whipped cream.
  • Use fresh, good-quality bread for the best texture; day-old bread works particularly well to absorb the pineapple mixture.
  • Ensure not to overbake to keep the inside moist while having a nicely browned top.
  • You can substitute white bread with whole wheat for added fiber, though it will change the texture and flavor slightly.

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