Hominy Green Chile Casserole
Dive into comforting Southwest flavors with this Hominy Green Chile Casserole, a creamy, cheesy delight packed with bold spices and wholesome ingredients! Featuring tender hominy, fiery diced green chiles, and a luscious sauce made with cream cheese, sour cream, and aromatic seasonings like cumin and garlic powder, this dish is a perfect blend of hearty and flavorful. A generous topping of sharp cheddar cheese melts to golden perfection for an irresistibly gooey finish. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and oven-ready in 35, this casserole is your go-to for easy weeknight dinners or potluck hits. Serve it as a main dish or a flavorful side, and elevate it even further with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for garnish. Bursting with warmth and spice, this hominy casserole will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned hominy (drained and rinsed)
- 7 ounces green chiles (diced, canned)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted and smooth. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained hominy, diced green chiles, and the cheese mixture from the saucepan. Stir until evenly mixed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving for added freshness and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.7 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.2 g | 726% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4420 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2580 mg | 198% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2304 mg | 49% | |
*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.
