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Holiday Entertaining

Find inspiration for your holiday gatherings by pairing Old Fitzgerald 2024 VVS with sweet and savory dishes, such as escalloped pineapple.

While you are likely to see mashed potatoes, green beans, and ham at any family feast, sometimes the best part is the unexpected, cherished family recipe that no one can remember a holiday without. My family has a couple of dishes that you might not see in the average celebratory spread. One in particular has always been my favorite—and it couldn’t be easier to toss together.

Escalloped Pineapple Is My Family’s Favorite Holiday Side Dish

Why wait until dessert to enjoy something sweet? This dish resembles something closer to a dessert than a side. But that is what has always made it my favorite. The best way to describe escalloped pineapple is that it is almost like pineapple bread pudding. Some even call it pineapple stuffing, which is a name I had never heard before (but think is a genius name for this treat).

Fluffy white bread and caramelized white sugar make the lightest, sweetest casserole you could imagine. It’s buttery, sugary, and always has the perfect crispy, bubbly top. You might be unsure about adding something sweet to your menu this holiday season, but I find that it is the perfect way to balance out richer, more savory mainstains. It disappears from the table shockingly fast and always wins over even the most skeptical family members.

How to Make Escalloped Pineapple

We have a recipe on our site that looks very similar to my family’s escalloped pineapple. Follow this recipe, and you are sure to have a delicious escalloped pineapple as I described. However, my family’s recipe is a little different—and uses only 5 ingredients. This is such a short, easy recipe that you will likely have it memorized after making it once.

8 slices white bread, cubed

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

3 whole eggs

1 cup butter, melted

1 1/2 cups white sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the sugar and the bread in a large bowl. Pour the butter over the bread mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the pineapple. Mix everything together, then pour it into a casserole dish and bake for an hour or until golden brown.

Food and Whiskey Pairing

Learn how to pair bourbon with a variety of dishes, including sweet and savory options, to elevate your culinary experience.

There is nothing better than the random dish that always makes an appearance on a family’s holiday dinner table. While you are likely to see mashed potatoes, green beans, and ham at any family feast, sometimes the best part is the unexpected, cherished family recipe that no one can remember a holiday without.

Why Bourbon and Pineapple

Pineapple and bourbon may seem like an unusual pair, but it is a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the pineapple pairs perfectly with the rich, complex flavors of the bourbon. And, as we saw earlier, escalloped pineapple is a dish that is sure to impress your holiday guests.