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
Paula says
Looks great! I always have my apple pie with a chunk or two of cheddar. I'm thinking I'd love to make this recipe with apples and see how it turns out.
vianney says
I totally trust you!!! crazy good!!
Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin says
Glad to find someone else who loves pineapple for breakfast (I make a pineapple and coconut breakfast smoothie) :) This looks soo tasty!
Bonnie Banters says
I'm accustomed to seeing this casserole served as a side dish, but it would be fantastic for breakfast! Thanks for the idea and recipe! Cute story about your mom!
kyleen says
The pineapple part I got, the butter bread crumbs I got too, but the cheddar cheese? Definitely sounds a little strange in combination with the pineapple, but I'll try it! Looks delicious!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
Strage indeed! It's true I will eat Hawaiian pizza....but not sure about this! lol. I think you are going to have a lot people trying it to figure out what we think! :) You obviously have very good taste in food!
I wish my mom kept recipes. She is a fantastic cook, but wings it- frustrating when I want to copy something she's done!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
I just love how adorably southern belle you are! Yup, I trust your judgement, and yes, I would definitely try your pineapple casserole with yummy cheddar cheese melted on top. This looks delicious, girly!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
You are funny. It doesn't seem like cheddar cheese goes with pineapple but it probably is delicious. I love savory and sweet together.
brandi says
pineapple and cheese? i am intrigued...
Christine (The Raw Project) says
This sounds fabulous, and not too hard to veganize - awesome! :-)