Scalloped Pineapple
This old fashioned recipe for Scalloped Pineapple is the perfect side dish for ham. It’s sweet and custard-like, with crispy edges on top.
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“This is a tradition in my family! One of my favorites. It’s good hot, it’s good cold, and my mother swears that it’s amazing hot with a scoop of ice cream.” -Kara
When I’m thumbing through vintage recipe books, I like to look for similar recipes. Variations of Scalloped Pineapple kept appearing over and over, so I knew it must have been a good one. (Some recipe books call it “Escalloped Pineapple” or “Pineapple Soufflé.”)
And I can confirm—it is indeed a good one! I chose a recipe with the least amount of sugar. This one calls for one cup, whereas other recipes called for two cups or more.
While I’m sure the recipes with more sugar are delicious, this one has just the right amount of sweetness to let the pineapple flavor really shine.
It’s the perfect pairing for a ham (like my 3 Ingredient Glazed Ham). And it would be a gorgeous addition to a holiday table.
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Ingredients
Be sure to check the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions!
- Use a soft bread for this recipe, such as a French loaf from the grocery store bakery. You need lots of volume to soak up the eggs and butter. You can keep the crusts on.
- Salted butter is best for this recipe, to balance out the sweetness. If you’re using unsalted, add ½ teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
- The original recipe called for a #2 can of crushed pineapple. They don’t call them that anymore! So use a 20-ounce can.
How to make Scalloped Pineapple
Start by cubing a soft loaf of bread (such as French bread) into 1-inch pieces. Keep the crusts on. Then, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and crushed pineapple (juices and all).
Whisk until smooth, then fold in the cubed bread. Transfer to a greased 13×9-inch casserole dish.
Bake for 40–45 minutes at 350°F, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown in spots.
📖 Recipe
Scalloped Pineapple
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted (1½ sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 4 cups soft bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (such as French bread)
Instructions
- Grease a 13×9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and pineapple (including the juice).
- Fold in the cubed bread.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until set.
- Best enjoyed warm from the oven!
Notes
Nutrition
What to serve with Scalloped Pineapple
Since Scalloped Pineapple is sweet/tart, we’ll need some savory dishes to round out the meal.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is the perfect main course to pair with Scalloped Pineapple.
- I love Creamed Corn Casserole for any and every holiday dinner. It’s so easy to make and throw in the oven along with everything else.
- Scalloped Potatoes with Ham is another dish that get gobbled up at holiday dinners.
- Who doesn’t love an Easy Green Bean Casserole? It’s a nostalgic dish that everyone remembers.
Can you make this a day ahead and then cook it when its time?
Yes! Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when you are ready.