Dees Hominy
Discover comfort food at its finest with Dee’s Hominy—a rich, creamy side dish bursting with smoky bacon, tender hominy, and gooey sharp cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe transforms canned hominy into a flavor-packed delight, enhanced by sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of paprika and cayenne for spice. The addition of heavy cream and butter creates an irresistibly silky texture, while crispy bacon and fresh scallions provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, Dee's Hominy is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with barbecue, roasted meats, or as a standalone indulgence. Perfect for family dinners or your next potluck, this irresistible hominy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned hominy (drained)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika (for seasoning)
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely. Stir the mixture to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
Add the drained hominy to the skillet and mix until evenly coated in the cream mixture.
Sprinkle in the paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.
Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly, until it melts completely and the dish becomes creamy and thick.
Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the hominy mixture, reserving a small amount for garnish, if desired.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the hominy to a serving dish, garnish with chopped scallions and the reserved crumbled bacon, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 202.4 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.1 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 5927 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.9 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1328 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1410 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
