Easy Pineapple Stuffing
My pineapple stuffing pairs sweet, crushed pineapple with butter, cinnamon, and eggs to create a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for the holidays… or any occasion! Made in just over 1 hour.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice reserved
- 6 cups day old sliced bread cut into 1 inch cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until it is creamy. Then beat in one egg at a time until all 4 are combined.
- Stir in the can of crushed pineapple and then incorporate the bread cubes. Stir until the bread crumbs are coated.
- Transfer the stuffing to the baking dish. Cook the stuffing for 1 hour. It's done when the top is golden brown and all set up.
Notes
- Use any type of bread — but day-old is best!
- Don’t toss the juice! It’s best to drain the chunks of fruit first, and then add the juice after. It’s a little trick that helps improve the texture.
- When time allows, let the stuffing sit in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes before baking. It gives the bread more time to soak up all of the liquid so it cooks more evenly.
- Check for doneness after around 50 minutes. If the top is golden brown but the rest of the casserole isn’t firm, add a sheet of foil on top for the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- To make the stuffing ahead, simply assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. When ready, bake as directed. This extra time actually allows the bread to absorb the pineapple mixture even more, so the stuffing will come out even more flavorful!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat it in the oven covered with foil and cook at 350 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes so the top crisps up again.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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