Hominy Pie Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Discover comfort food perfection with this hearty Hominy Pie Casserole! Packed with tender ground beef, sweet hominy, and zesty diced tomatoes, this easy-to-make dish bursts with bold Southwestern flavors, thanks to a fragrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Topped with a creamy layer of sour cream and melted cheddar cheese, this baked casserole is pure cheesy indulgence in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a weeknight dinner winner that serves six and pairs beautifully with a side salad or cornbread. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving a cozy family meal, this hominy dish delivers big on flavor and comfort.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 30 ounces hominy, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing)

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble it with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

5. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef in the spices.

6. Add the drained hominy and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine, and cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Transfer the beef and hominy mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

8. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the sour cream layer for extra cheesiness.

10. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

12. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (375.9g)

Calories		531
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.3 g	45%
	Saturated Fat	17.3 g	86%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		101 mg	34%
Sodium		651 mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate		31.6 g	11%
	Dietary Fiber	5.3 g	19%
	Total Sugars	5.3 g
Protein		25.9 g	52%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		332 mg	26%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		341 mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1904 cal (57.9%%)

Protein: 626 cal (19.0%%)

Carbs: 756 cal (23.0%%)