Dees Hominy

Discover comfort food at its finest with Dee’s Hominy—a rich, creamy side dish bursting with smoky bacon, tender hominy, and gooey sharp cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe transforms canned hominy into a flavor-packed delight, enhanced by sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of paprika and cayenne for spice. The addition of heavy cream and butter creates an irresistibly silky texture, while crispy bacon and fresh scallions provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, Dee's Hominy is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with barbecue, roasted meats, or as a standalone indulgence. Perfect for family dinners or your next potluck, this irresistible hominy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned hominy (drained)
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika (for seasoning)
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely. Stir the mixture to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.

Step 6

Add the drained hominy to the skillet and mix until evenly coated in the cream mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.

Step 8

Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly, until it melts completely and the dish becomes creamy and thick.

Step 9

Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the hominy mixture, reserving a small amount for garnish, if desired.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Transfer the hominy to a serving dish, garnish with chopped scallions and the reserved crumbled bacon, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1693.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2830.0

Total Fat 202.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 546.3mg	0%
Sodium 5926.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 70.9g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1327.6mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1409.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 24.7%