Cheesy Hominy and Olive Casserole

This recipe is from a 1983 "Southern Living" magazine.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 15 1⁄2 ounces hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup ripe olives, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine, melted

Directions

1. Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
2. Add the green pepper and onion; saute until tender.
3. Add the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Add cheese, salt, mustard, and hot sauce; stir until cheese melts.
6. Stir in the hominy and olives.
7. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
8. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over hominy mixture.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.