Hominy and Cheese Casserole

This hominy casserole uses reduced fat and fat free ingredients, and still has a load of flavor!

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (8 ounce) container fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, drained

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    35 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Coat the bottom of a medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions are soft and translucent. Reduce the heat to medium-low and mix in the green chiles; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  3. Place the Cheddar, hominy, and cream cheese mixture in a 2 quart casserole; stir until well combined.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 127 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Fat: 1.4 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 727 mg