HOMINY SAUSAGE BAKE

Hominy Sausage Bake image

My cousin Lewis whipped up this spicy corn dish for a family gathering one year. It's nice and hearty, and it has plenty of Cajun flavor running through it. -Frances Bowman Lilesville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 packages (8 ounces each) red beans and rice mix
6 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (29 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup corn chips, crushed

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown sausage in oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, brown ham cubes. Stir in the red beans and rice mix, water, butter and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until beans and rice are tender, stirring occasionally., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with hominy and sausage; top with peppers and corn. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 3052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein.