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!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained hominy, diced green chiles, and the cheese mixture from the saucepan. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving for added freshness and color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2029.6 grams (2029.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3397

Total Fat 235.40g	302%
Saturated Fat 141.60g	708%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 672mg	224%
Sodium 7147mg	311%
Total Carbohydrate 242.30g	88%
Dietary Fiber 30.40g	109%
Total Sugars 46.00g
Protein 107.10g	214%

Vitamin D 160IU	799%
Calcium 2577mg	198%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1641mg	35%

*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: 60.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 27.6%