Jalapeno Bacon Hominy

5 from 2 votes

Jalapeño Bacon Hominy is ULTIMATE comfort food. This easy to make super creamy white cheddar hominy is loaded with bacon and jalapeño for extra flavor and heat. Perfect side dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk can use heavy cream for thicker sauce
8 ounces white cheddar cheese shredded
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
4 ounces jalapeños seeds and membranes removed, diced
1 pound hominy

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.
In medium size saucepan melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the flour stirring constantly until combined keeping the burner on low heat. This will create a thick paste. Continue stirring for 3 minutes.
Add in the milk or cream, whisking to combine, increase to medium heat. Stir frequently for 4-5 minutes until thick.
Add in the cheese slowly while stirring. Reduce to low heat. Stir until the cheese is melted.
Add the hominy into the saucepan to mix with the sauce. Add in the diced jalapeño and diced cooked bacon. Transfer to quart size baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.

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