Here’s a copycat-style recipe inspired by the sweet, warm pineapple side dish served at LongHorn Steakhouse. It’s buttery, lightly caramelized, and has that soft baked texture people love.
🍍 LongHorn Steakhouse–Style Pineapple Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks or tidbits, well drained
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon (very light touch)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish (8×8 or similar).
2️⃣ Prepare the Base
- Drain pineapple very well (too much liquid makes it runny).
- In a bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients
- Stir melted butter, eggs, and vanilla into the dry mixture.
4️⃣ Add Pineapple
- Fold in the drained pineapple gently.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
6️⃣ Cool Slightly & Serve
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
🔥 Optional Topping (For Slight Crunch)
Sprinkle ¼ cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz) mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter on top before baking.
🍽️ How to Serve
- Warm as a sweet side with steak
- With grilled chicken or ham
- As a holiday side dish
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
- Use pineapple in juice, not heavy syrup.
- Make sure it’s drained very well.
- For deeper flavor, add a tiny splash of pineapple juice back in (1–2 tablespoons max).
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A creamier casserole-style version
- A less-sweet version
- Or a 5-ingredient quick pineapple bake
Just tell me which one you want 🍍
