Hominy with Cheese

Hominy is baked with milk, butter, and sharp Cheddar cheese in this quick, easy, and inexpensive side dish that can be served with anything.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (Optional)
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (Optional)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans hominy
• ½ cup chopped tomato (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine hominy, milk, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, tomato, green bell pepper, water, butter, jalapeno pepper, and salt in a heavy skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese and butter have melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer hominy mixture to an 8-inch baking dish; sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, about 30 minutes.