Friday, January 15, 2010

Great Side Dish

Sometimes the hardest part of a meal for me is deciding what to fix with the main course. I tire quickly of the standbys of green beans and corn and their varieties. I have recently found some great frozen vegetables, just the right size for two. Last night I fixed Green Giant's Simply Steam® Garden Vegetable Medley. It has roasted red potatoes, red peppers, and peas. I was pleasantly surprised how good it was and will definitely try other varieties.
However, I do have some delicious sides that I love to fix that are a little different. One that I think is a great side for pork and chicken is called scalloped pineapple. It could double for a dessert but I really love it as a side dish. I got this recipe from a friend about 25 years ago. I have seen other versions of this recipe online but my recipe has marshmallows which I didn't see in any other recipe. If you're looking for a sweet side for ham, pork chops, or chicken, look no further!
Scalloped Pineapple
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted butter
2 eggs
1 20-oz. can crushed or chunk pineapple, undrained
3 c. bread cubes, packed
1 c. miniature marshmallows
Mix sugar, butter and eggs. Add pineapple, bread cubes and marshmallows. Stir together and spoon into greased 7 x 10 x 2 dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes uncovered.
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  1. SuzyJanuary 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    First of all, thanks for the Green Giant recommendation. I never know what to make for a side, and that one sounds delicious. Am putting it on the grocery list.

    Second, that scalloped pineapple sounds very interesting! I love recipes that are unexpected. I am going to save this one for the next time I need to cook a special meal (although who knows when that will be!).

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