Mexican Hominy

Hominy with an exciting Tex-Mex flavor. I like to add bell pepper and use Ro-Tel tomatoes. From the Tex-Mex Cookbook by E. Blakeley. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 lb bacon (8-10 slices)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans hominy
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3  tablespoons chili powder (or to your taste)
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Saute onion, garlic, and bacon in large skillet until bacon is crisp and onions are clear; drain fat.
2. Crumble bacon and return to pan. Add hominy, tomatoes, and chili powder. Cook over low heat until creamy.
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole and top with grated cheese.
4. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until heated through.