Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles
Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles is creamy and comforting, with tender hominy folded into tangy sour cream, melted Cheddar, and mild green chiles for gentle warmth. A pinch of cayenne adds a soft kick that balances the richness. Serve it as a cozy side for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads when you want something hearty and crowd-friendly.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the hominy, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chilies, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through.
- Calories 496.88 kcal High 25%
- Protein 18.19 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 43.72 g 16%
- Total Fat 27.4 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 16.03 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.49 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1059.62 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 6.65 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 3.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 486.07 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 104.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 123.08 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Diced Green Chiles, Hominy, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 496.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Diced Green Chiles, Hominy, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles healthy?
- Cheesy Hominy Bake with Green Chiles has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 496.88 calories and 18.19 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1059.62 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.03 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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