Easy Hominy Casserole Recipe

Mexican Hominy Casserole Ingredients

Although hominy may not be something you’ve thought about using in a casserole before, the ingredients can easily be found. Look for hominy at your local grocery store in their Mexican food area or canned vegetable area. It can usually be found in the same area as the green chilies, which is convenient since you need those too!

Hominy: This recipe calls for two cans. I used one can of white hominy and one of golden hominy. But you can use whatever works for you or whatever you find. Be sure to rinse and drain your hominy before using. Sour Cream: Creates a creaminess and gives it a slight tang of yumminess. Can Diced Green Chilis: You can buy green chilis in various degrees of heat. Buy the one that suits you best. Monterey Jack Cheese: It has a good, subtle, but flavorful taste, which is perfect with the hominy. Parmesan Cheese: Adds a bit of saltiness and sharpness to the dish.

Making the Hominy and Green Chili Casserole

Once you throw this together, which will take minutes, the oven does all the work. It’s so inviting, hot, and bubbly right from the oven. But I do recommend letting it cool a bit before eating. Yes, you’ll need a bit of patience to wait for it to cook, but it’ll be so worth it.

Spice it up or down: Mix up the spice a bit, add cayenne, cumin, and lime juice for a bit of a kick. Sprinkle with cilantro when it comes out for flavor. Use canned jalapeños instead of canned green chilies for even more heat. If you don’t like the heat, use mild green chilies. Add Veggies: If the hominy isn’t veggie enough add diced zucchini or peppers for a bit more of a vegetable umph. Cheese: Use Monterey Jack, a classic cheese in Southwest cooking, or try cheddar, pepper jack, or colby jack instead. Try a mixture of cheeses if you like to experiment. Make it a Main Dish: Turn this side dish into a main dish by adding some protein. Cook up some chicken, chorizo, or kielbasa and stir into the hominy mixture before baking and now you’ve got a side and main dish all in one. Throw in some fruit, homemade horchata and ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies and dinner is done! Storage: Leftovers will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.