SOUTH COAST HOMINY

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The first time I tasted this dish, I couldn't eat enough. It's something my stepmother has prepared for a long time. Whenever I fix it, there are never any leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) white hominy, drained
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, optional
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add flour, salt, mustard and cayenne; cook and stir until smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese until melted. , Remove from the heat; add hominy and olives if desired. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over hominy mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.