This delicious Pioneer Woman Hominy Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any meal. Loaded with crispy bacon, tender hominy, and bubbling cheese, it’s pure comfort food. You can whip it up with common pantry ingredients, and it’s ready in no time. A golden breadcrumb topping adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients Needed
- Butter for greasing the pan.
- 8 slices bacon, chopped.
- 1 medium onion, chopped.
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped.
- 1 (30-ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed.
- 3/4 cup half-and-half.
- Hot sauce, to taste.
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese.
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
How To Make Hominy Casserole
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Set your oven to 375°F. Butter an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, fry the chopped bacon over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, or until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, use the bacon fat to cook the chopped onion and red bell pepper for 6–8 minutes, until they begin to brown.
- Combine the base: Add the hominy, half-and-half, and hot sauce to the skillet. Stir well until the mixture begins to bubble. Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked bacon, along with most of the grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (reserve some cheese for the topping). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra hot sauce if needed.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor: Always use fresh onion, bell pepper, and good-quality cheese to make the casserole taste its best.
- Cook bacon until crispy: Ensure the bacon is crispy for extra flavor and texture in the dish.
- Season carefully: Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your preference.
- Don’t skip the resting time: Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes after baking so the flavors can settle and the texture becomes firm.
- Evenly spread breadcrumbs and cheese: For a golden, crunchy topping, ensure the breadcrumbs and cheese are evenly distributed across the surface.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers hominy casserole in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap leftovers hominy casserole or use a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Heat leftovers hominy casserole in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes until warm, or microwave portions for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 468
- Total Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 15g
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Pioneer Woman Hominy Casserole
Description
This delicious Pioneer Woman Hominy Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any meal. Loaded with crispy bacon, tender hominy, and bubbling cheese, it’s pure comfort food. You can whip it up with common pantry ingredients, and it’s ready in no time. A golden breadcrumb topping adds the perfect finishing touch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Set your oven to 375°F. Butter an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, fry the chopped bacon over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, or until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, use the bacon fat to cook the chopped onion and red bell pepper for 6–8 minutes, until they begin to brown.
- Combine the base: Add the hominy, half-and-half, and hot sauce to the skillet. Stir well until the mixture begins to bubble. Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked bacon, along with most of the grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (reserve some cheese for the topping). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra hot sauce if needed.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor: Always use fresh onion, bell pepper, and good-quality cheese to make the casserole taste its best.
- Cook bacon until crispy: Ensure the bacon is crispy for extra flavor and texture in the dish.
- Season carefully: Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your preference.
- Don’t skip the resting time: Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes after baking so the flavors can settle and the texture becomes firm.
- Evenly spread breadcrumbs and cheese: For a golden, crunchy topping, ensure the breadcrumbs and cheese are evenly distributed across the surface.
Pioneer Woman Hominy Casserole