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Hominy au Gratin

Hominy au gratin is the side dish of your dreams. Creamy, cheesy, buttery, and just like you remember--if you were lucky enough to grow up with food like this.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 663 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Mild vegetable oil for the baking dish
  • Four (15-ounce) cans white or yellow hominy
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups milk preferably 2% or whole
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch blended with just enough water to make a thick paste (about 2 teaspoons water)
  • 2 cups loosely packed sharp Cheddar cheese shredded, or more for a more indulgent sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Oil a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) baking dish.
  2. Dump the hominy in a colander and rinse to remove the taste of the can.
  3. Dump the butter and milk in the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Quickly whisk in the cold cornstarch mixture and whisk until the milk mixture thickens. Remove the pan from the heat, add 1 cup cheese, and stir until it melts, about 30 seconds. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more cheese. Then stir in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings and adjust as desired.
  4. Spoon just enough of the cheese sauce over the bottom of the baking dish to cover it. Then add the rinsed and drained hominy to the dish and pour the remaining cheese sauce over the top. Shake the dish a few times to help the sauce to settle. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese and bake until bubbly and browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Let the hominy au gratin rest for about 10 minutes before serving—and try to show an ounce or two of modesty when the compliments fly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 663kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 1884mg (79%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 663

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 663kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1884mg 79%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.