Pineapple Soufflé Recipe - Lightened up!

Easy Pineapple Soufflé is a dessert or side dish that's a holiday favorite. We'll show you how to make this easy, baked casserole healthier.

My sister makes pineapple soufflé bread casserole every Easter and on Thanksgiving too. It goes great with ham and turkey.

It's incredible, and I never question why we enjoy something sweet alongside the savory main course.

In the spirit of eating healthy, I finally looked behind the curtain. I decided to do a makeover of this easy, 5-ingredient recipe. It's still a BIG hit but has fewer calories and is a little healthier.

I also made a plant-based version so my vegan daughter could enjoy it too!

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• Ingredients
• Variations
• Directions
• What is a soufflé?
• Storage
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Ingredients

Below are the ingredients to make pineapple soufflé:

Pick and choose the changes you want to make for your version. If you don't make any, you'll have classic pineapple soufflé.

• Butter - Cut back on the amount of butter used. Butter is drizzled over the top to form the crispy topping. Use a spritzer or a careful hand to achieve a crust with less butter. We used ⅓ of a cup of butter.
• Sugar - Use a combination of sugar and a no-calorie sweetener to equal 1 cup of sugar. We used a half and half mixture of stevia and sugar. Monk fruit is another option. You can also cut back the total amount of sugar to ¾ of a cup and will likely not notice any difference in the sweetness.
• Bread - Use healthier bread, like white whole wheat. If you're used to keto bread, you should be able to use that too. You can also play around with the amount of bread. We used 5 slices to equal about 5 cups of cubes.
• Crushed pineapple - Buy a can or use a food processor to crush fresh pineapple,

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Variations

To enjoy a dairy-free and egg-free version of pineapple soufflé, make the following ingredient modifications:

• Butter, Sugar, Bread - Use plant-based products.
• Egg - Use Just Egg plant-based egg to replace 2 eggs.

To make a gluten-free pineapple soufflé, use your favorite GF bread.

Directions

Here's how to make baked pineapple soufflé:

1. Combine eggs (or Just Egg,) sugar, and crushed pineapple in a large bowl.
2. Cut bread into cubes, add to egg mixture, and toss to gently incorporate.
   • The crusts can be left on or cut off.
3. Pour the mixture into a baking dish that has been greased or coated with cooking spray.
   • Use a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
4. Melt butter and drizzle over the top.
5. Bake in a 350 °F oven for approximately 45 minutes or until it is bubbly and the top starts to brown.

Optional garnishes include:

• Slices of pineapple
• Marchino cherries
• Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar

What is a soufflé?

A soufflé is an airy baked dish that combines beaten egg whites with a flavorful base. So, while it's known as pineapple soufflé, it's really more of a bread pudding or casserole.

Storage

• Storage. Refrigerate in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 °F or in the microwave.

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This recipe was originally published on 11/26/13 and has been updated to improve the reader experience.