Y’all trust me when it comes to desserts, right? I thought so.
So, believe me when I say that pineapple + buttery bread crumbs + cheddar cheese is delicious.
I found this little gem of a recipe in my Mom’s recipe collection.
My Mom is a little uneasy sharing recipes with me. Maybe it’s because she’s afraid I’m going to make them better (by adding cheddar cheese) or maybe it’s because she’s worried I will mess up her meticulously organized recipe cards. When I go home to visit, I always request to look through her files. She sits right next to me (so close she’s actually pinning me down with her legs and preventing any sudden arm movement) and doles out the recipe cards one by one. I can’t look at another recipe until I’m done reading the first—not unlike looking at fine jewelry at a store. My Dad finds this absolutely hilarious, and I’m lucky that he always offers to copy the recipes for me in bulk and mail them to me.
If I haven't told you before, adding cheddar cheese to fruit is a decidedly Texan thing. Don't knock it 'til you try it. My parents especially love it on canned peaches and pears.
Print this little 5-ingredient recipe, stow it away til the weekend, then pull it out for a slightly fancy Easter brunch side dish. I think it goes especially well with savory breakfast sandwiches or my buttermilk biscuits.
Breakfast just got delicious!
Pineapple Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 562Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 284mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 3gSugar: 65gProtein: 8g
Kathryn says
I'm trying to get my head round this combination - it seems like it could never work in a million years but I do trust your taste in desserts so it must do somehow! Maybe it's magic?
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
I trust you...this sounds amazing!
Cheryl R says
I've made a similar recipe and it's delicious, but has far more fat and calories. Thanks for sharing this version.
Rachel @ A Cupcake for Moose says
My Sister's in-laws serve a similar dish for Thanksgiving. PIneapple, Cheddar and Ritz Crackers. They swear by it, and they're from Michigan! :)
I love the visual of your mom "sharing" recipes. Priceless!
Have a super week, Christina! :)
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Whenever I go home I steal more of my mom's recipes, too! This sounds so different but good!
Cookbook Queen says
This sounds strangely amazing. Cheese + Dessert? Surely it's a good thing!!
Jenny says
I make something like this for a side dish for ham - everyone wrinkled their nose until they tried it - so good! I think my version was a Paula Deen recipe. Your's is much prettier!
Em (Wine and Butter) says
Right so I like pineapple in salads and on burgers. I also like it in desserts. SO sweet and savoury... but both at once....?? I do trust you though. And Texans. With Margarita Pie you rested your case.
Nicole {Sweet Peony} says
Pineapple casserole is so good! I make it with crushed up Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs... a totally GA/SC thing haha. Love this!
Cassie says
Totally trusting you on this, I'm not afraid of new flavor combos. Pineapple goes well on pizza, why wouldn't it go well with breakfast? Love it!