Sweet and Sassy Pineapple Stuffing #SundaySupper #HelpingHands

By now everyone has heard of the horrendous devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully, no one in our #SundaySupper crew has suffered significant damage due to the storm, but there are way too many that did.

This week, as many of us gave thanks, and celebrated Thanksgiving, we decided to not only cook from the heart for our own families, but also raise awareness for others in need from the Sandy disaster.  For our Turkey day meal,  I found myself making a number of dishes my full family has shared in the past, and one of my favorites is Sweet and Sassy Pineapple Stuffing.

This dish pairs wonderfully with poultry or ham. It is always on the table in our house for holiday get togethers, and on occasion, the weekend dinner menu for a change of pace.  Being totally honest, this has got to be one of the easiest stuffings to make. There are no complicated flavor profiles to blend, plus the kids will like it since it’s sweet, and not the usual savory stuffing with gross things in it like celery (according to my daughter). I totally cheated this time and used pre-cubed potato bread, instead of the white bread it calls for. I also have substituted King’s Hawaiian bread and reduced the sugar. There are many ways to alter this recipe and make it your own.

Ingredients:
4 Cups fresh bread cubes
1 can crushed pineapple with juice
1 Cup milk
1 Cup melted butter
1 1/2 Cups of sugar
3 beaten eggs

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. In large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, and crushed pineapple. Combine thoroughly.

3. Add bread cubes and mix to coat well.
4. Pour mixture into 9″x13″ greased baking dish

5. Bake for 1 hour
6. Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 min before serving to set.

Not only are we cooking from the heart this week, but we are also sharing two links if you’d like to donate to the cause to support those effected most by Hurrican Sandy. We know when we come together, we can make a difference, and we would love for you to join us. So, check out the incredible dishes being shared this week by my #SundaySupper friends, and the links for places to donate if it’s within your means.

• Orange Rolls from That Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
• 12-Grain Buttermilk Pancake Mix from What Smells So Good
• Cranberry Bread from Home Cooking Memories

• Pork Chop Casserole from In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Basic Lasagna from Fast Food 2 Fresh Food
• Italian Sausage and White Bean Bake from Girlichef
• Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes from Crispy Bits n Burnt Ends
• Turkey and Vegetable Pasta Bake from Gotta Get Baked
• Baked Salmon with Cucumber Salad from The Urban Mrs.
• Enchilada Pasta Casserole from Dinners Dishes and Desserts
• Spaghetti Pizza Bake from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Gluten Free Spaghetti Squash with Pancetta from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Cabbage Koftas from Soni’s Food
• Bowtie Marinara with Goat Cheese from Family Foodie

• New England Clam Chowder from The Meltaways
• Italian Wedding Soup from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Soul Warming Butternut Squash Soup from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
• Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese “Croutons” from Damn Delicious
• Corn Basil Handpies from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Manhattan Clam Chowder from Noshing with the Nolands
• Comforting Broccoli Cheese Soup from Juanita’s Cocina
• San Antonio Chicken Tortilla Bake from The Weekend Gourmet
• Peruvian Steak and Potato Stir-fry from Hip Foodie Mom 
• Simple Southern Red Potato Salad from Mama Mommy Mom
• Homemade Chicken Soup from Daddy Knows Less
• New Orleans Red Beans and Rice for Those in Need from The Catholic Foodie
• Sweet and Sassy Pineapple Stuffing from In the Kitchen with KP

• Pound Cake Loaf from Magnolia Days
• Fall Apple Pie from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Dairy-free Marble Cake {Marmorkuchen} from Galactopdx
• Mini Dark Chocolate Cakes with Mint Chocolate Chip Icing from The Realistic Nutritionist
• Orange Pound Cake from Basic n Delicious
• Spicy Gingerbread with a Mocha Glaze from Daily Dish Recipes

Like I mentioned above, if it’s within your means, and you are interested in making a donation to help the hurricane victims, here are links to the two charitable organizations we recommend.

Do you have a go to recipe that you think of when you are cooking from the heart?  We’d love for you to share it with the #SundaySupper group! Join us on Twitter throughout the day by following the hashtag #SundaySupper.

We’ll all be chatting up a storm during out live chat, Sunday evening at 7:00 pm(Eastern). Just follow the #SundaySupper hashtag there too. Oh, and if you’re on Pinterest, pop on over to see all the gorgeous pictures that accompany our recipes on the #SundaySupper Pinterest board!