Chili Cheese Hominy

If you’ve never tried hominy before, you are in for a treat! This dish makes a great comfort food with a creamy texture and a spicy and flavorful flare.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianGluten Free

If you’ve never tried hominy before, you are in for a treat! This dish makes a great comfort food with a creamy texture and a spicy and flavorful flare.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 4 cup Instant white or yellow hominy, cooked
  • 8 cup Chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 tbsp Non-fat sour cream
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet). Add onion and cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in hominy, green chiles, sour cream, chili powder and pepper. Add half of the cheese and mix well.
  3. Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in an electric skillet). Cover and cook until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

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