CHEESY BACON AND HOMINY CASSEROLE

CHEESY BACON AND HOMINY CASSEROLE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 can(s) (15.5 oz. ea.) golden or white hominy
6 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c half and half - or -
1 can(s) (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

1. Drain and rinse hominy; set aside.
2. Cook bacon and crumble; set aside.
3. Peel and slice shallots. Peel and mince garlic.
4. In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and blend well.
5. Add the half-and-half or milk gradually, and stir constantly until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
6. Blend in 1 cup of the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Add the hominy and mix thoroughly. Place the mixture into a lightly buttered 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
8. Remove cover and sprinkle on the crumbled bacon, followed by 1/2 cup cheese.
9. Continue baking, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.