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Texas Hominy Casserole

Texas Hominy Casserole

Texas Hominy Casserole is a delicious cheesy, casserole with a Southwest flavor. Easy to make in under an hour.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: baked hominy, hominy casserole recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

  • 8 Slices of Bacon
  • 1 sm Onion
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 29 oz cans White or Yellow Hominy, drained
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Half and Half
  • 3 cups Mexican Blend Cheese Cheddar/Monterey Jack, shredded, divided
  • 3/4 cup Green Onions sliced (just the green part), divided

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly spray a 9"x13" baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon. Remove to paper towel to drain. Reserve the fat.
  • Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Add 2 Tbsp of the bacon fat to the same skillet and cook the onion and jalapeño over medium heat. Use a little more of the bacon fat, if needed.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the hominy, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Stir.
  • Remove from the heat and add 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Stir to combine.
  • Add the half and half. Stir.
  • Mix in 3/4 of the chopped bacon.
  • Pour into the lightly sprayed 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve hot as a main or a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal