Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple casserole is a popular dish in the southern United States, often served as a side dish during holiday meals.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pineapple Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 20 ounce Canned Pineapple Chunks
• 4 slice White Bread
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Drain the pineapple chunks and set aside.
3. Spread butter on both sides of the bread slices and cut them into cubes.
4. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes.
5. Top with half of the pineapple chunks.
6. Sprinkle half of the sugar and half of the cheddar cheese.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread cubes, pineapple chunks, sugar, and cheddar cheese.
8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and pineapple layers.
10. Press down gently to ensure the bread is soaked.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden and set.
12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.