This is a different twist on a casserole that has been a huge hit with everyone I make it for! I am a dairy farmer so of course it includes cheese and milk. It is unique and delicious for brunch or supper time!
hominy casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cans of hominy drained
- 8 ounces of sharp cheddar shredded
- ½ stick of butter
- 2 tbs of flour
- milk to create a rue, about two cups
- ¼ cup each of onion and bell/jalapeno pepper,
- 1 cup of cooked chorizo or chopped ham (optional)
- chopped green onion for garmish
Preparation
- melt butter in a pan
- stir in flour til bubbly
- add milk to create a creamy rue, keep stirring
- slowly add in cheese to create a cheese sauce
- remove from heat
- saute quickly onion, bell pepper, jalapeno in pan for 1-2 min
- add onion mixture in with cheese sauce and stir
- break up drained hominy and add into cheese mixture/onion mixture too
- put in casserole dish and bake 30 minutes at 350 til bubbly, remove form heat
- top with chopped green onion
Recipe Tags
This is a unique and fun twist on mac and cheese. i added some heat with the peppers and onions. Then i made it a one main dish by adding either leftover chopped ham or chorizo. We love this at brunch time or for potluck dinners! Everyone loves it!
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