Chili Cheese Hominy

Name: Chili Cheese Hominy
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1/2 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 medium onion); 4 cups instant white or yellow hominy, cooked; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained; 1 cup non-fat sour cream; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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.

Makes

8 Servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
1/2 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 medium onion)
4 cups instant white or yellow hominy, cooked
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup non-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

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

Try with different types of grated or crumbled cheese. Learn more about: Onions

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