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Pineapple Casserole

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 4/10/22Updated: 2/08/24

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Pineapple Casserole is the perfect compliment to your holiday ham.  And the sweetness of this baked pineapple dish will make you wonder if it is dessert or a side dish.

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Why you’ll love this Southern Pineapple Casserole

A friend of mine from the south shared this recipe with me years ago as one of her family favorites and a must have dish at Easter.  It is a traditional Southern dish that traditionally has cheese in it.  I prefer it without cheese and love the hint of cinnamon on top.

This pineapple casserole is ultimate comfort food and the perfect combo of sweet and savory thanks to the brown sugar and cinnamon.  Just sit back and watch this stuff disappear.  If you are lucky enough to have any left it is also good cold!

dish of baked pineapple casserole

What Kind of Pineapple Should I Use?

I like to use one can of crushed pineapple and one can of pineapple chunks. You can also use two cans of crushed pineapple but I prefer the texture of the different kinds combined.  You could substitute pineapple tidbits for pineapple chunks also.

Ingredients

  • Pineapple. I have always used canned pineapple (see above for more details)
  • Sugar. I prefer using brown sugar which gives more depth of flavor but you can also use granulated sugar.
  • Cornstarch. This acts as a thickener.
  • Eggs
  • Butter. Salted butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cinnamon
pineapple casserole with butter on top

How to Make Pineapple Casserole Recipe

  • Drain pineapple chunks and set aside 1/4 cup of reserved pineapple juice. Do not drain the crushed pineapple.
  • Add cornstarch to juice and stir to dissolve.
  • In a bowl, mix together pineapples, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add in cornstarch mixture.
  • Pour pineapple mixture into a casserole dish. 
  • Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 60 minutes until golden brown around the edges.  Serve warm.
spoon in a dish of pineapple casserole
  • Grab a spoon and a plate and dig in! Don’t be surprised when this is the first thing to disappear at your holiday gathering.

Tips from Leigh Anne

Try these fun flavor variations:

Pineapple Casserole with Ritz Crackers:

  • Crush 40 Ritz crackers or some type of butter cracker to make crumbs. Place in a bowl with 1/2 cup melted butter and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle over the top of pineapple casserole. Bake as directed below.

Pineapple Cheese Casserole:

  • Add 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese in with pineapple and bake according to directions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you serve Pineapple Casserole?

This dish is versatile and it can be served warm out of the oven, room temperature or it can be served chilled. Keep any leftovers refrigerated.

Can I Make it Ahead of Time?

This is a great make a head dish for a holiday dinner. Combine all the ingredients, place in baking dish and cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake. You do not need to bring to room temperature before baking, it will just take a few minutes longer to heat through if it is chilled..

Should I cover it with foil while it is baking?

I don’t cover it. I only cover it if the top is getting too browned before it is heated through, then I will cover it with a piece of foil.

plate with a scoop of pineapple casserole on top

Pair this with:

  • Grilled Spiced Ham
  • Fig Glazed Pork Tenderloin
  • Roasted Maple Glaze Pork Tenderloin
  • Crock Pot Pork Roast
  • Chinese BBQ Pork

Check out more recipes that use pineapple:

  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  • Grilled Pineapple
  • Easy Cranberry Pineapple Muffins
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Green Chili Chicken Casserole
4.83 from 56 votes
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Pineapple Casserole

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Pineapple Casserole is the perfect side dish for your holiday ham.  The sweetness of this dish will make you wonder if it is dessert or a side dish!
serves: 8 servings
Prep:5 minutes minutes
Cook:1 hour hour
Total:1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. crushed pineapple not drained
  • 1 20 oz. pineapple chunks drained, juice reserved
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Drain pineapple chunks and reserve 1/4 cup of liquid. Add cornstarch to juice and stir to dissolve.
  • In a bowl, mix together pineapples, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add in cornstarch mixture.
  • pour into a baking dish.  Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 60 minutes.  Serve warm

Tips & Notes:

You can use two cans of crushed pineapple but I prefer the texture of  a can of crushed and a can of chunks. You could substitute pineapple tidbits for pineapple chunks also.
Make this 1-2 days ahead of time and keep stored, covered in the refrigerator and bake before serving.
 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 44mg (15%) Sodium: 32mg (1%) Potassium: 33mg (1%) Sugar: 13g (14%) Vitamin A: 105IU (2%) Calcium: 19mg (2%) Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
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  1. Susan says

    Posted on 3/31 at 12:53 pm

    My friends mom used to make this. I long lost touch with the family but had been searching for a recipe and I believe this is it. I just made it and it brought back great memories. Thank you so much for this recipe. Do you think this would freeze well?

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 4/2 at 6:16 pm

      It might be a little mushier after freezing but would taste fine.

      Reply
  2. Rosemary Brancato says

    Posted on 3/30 at 11:41 am

    Can I bake this a day ahead and then just reheat in microwave the next day?

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  3. Linda says

    Posted on 12/2 at 5:40 pm

    Very good and very easy. Great leftover. Tastes like a guilt free dessert with some whipping cream and pecans! I made the version without cheese. Will make again. Would be great with ham or pork.

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