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Chili Cheese Hominy

Bowl of chili cheese hominy
Makes: 8 Servings
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

If you’ve never tried hominy before, you are in for a treat! This dish makes a great comfort food with a creamy texture and a spicy and flavorful flare.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 medium onion)
  • 4 cups instant white or yellow hominy, cooked
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup non-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet). Add onion and cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in hominy, green chiles, sour cream, chili powder and pepper. Add half of the cheese and mix well.
  4. Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in an electric skillet). Cover and cook until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Notes

Try with different types of grated or crumbled cheese.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 492 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 215 mg
Iron 9 mg
Potassium 132 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 215 mg
Potassium 132 mg
Sodium 492 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 9 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 101 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 62 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 84 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 12 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups

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