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.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
- 31 ounces can white or yellow hominy, drained and rinsed (2 - 15.5 ounce cans)
- 2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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.
- Stir in hominy, green chiles, sour cream, chili powder and pepper. Add half of the cheese and mix well.
- Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in an electric skillet). Cover and cook until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Notes
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