Hominy with Cheese

Quick, easy, and inexpensive side dish that can be served with anything. To limit clean-up, use a pan that can go from stove-top to oven.

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.

Per Serving: 170 calories; protein 6.2g; carbohydrates 8.7g; fat 12.5g; cholesterol 35.8mg; sodium 539.2mg.

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