Best 6 Mexi Hominy Recipes

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**Discover the Delightful Flavors of Mexi-Hominy: A Culinary Journey Through Traditional Mexican Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure to savor the traditional flavors of Mexico with our collection of Mexi-hominy recipes. Hominy, a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine, is a dried corn that has been treated with an alkaline solution to remove its outer layer, resulting in a tender, chewy texture and a subtly sweet flavor. In this article, we present a variety of Mexi-hominy recipes that showcase the versatility of this ingredient. From hearty soups and stews to refreshing salads and flavorful side dishes, our recipes are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Mexico.

**Recipes Include:**

* **Mexi-Hominy Soup:** A comforting and flavorful soup featuring tender hominy, juicy chicken, and a medley of aromatic spices.

* **Hominy and Chorizo Stew:** A savory and smoky stew that combines hominy with succulent chorizo, bell peppers, and a rich tomato-based sauce.

* **Hominy Salad:** A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines hominy with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing.

* **Hominy and Black Bean Salad:** A protein-packed and flavorful salad that combines hominy with black beans, roasted corn, and a zesty dressing.

* **Hominy Fritters:** A delightful appetizer or side dish made with hominy, cheese, and herbs, coated in a crispy batter and fried until golden brown.

* **Hominy Casserole:** A hearty and comforting casserole that layers hominy with ground beef, cheese, and a flavorful sauce, topped with a crispy crust.

* **Hominy Salsa:** A versatile and flavorful salsa made with hominy, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of heat.

* **Hominy Succotash:** A classic summer side dish featuring hominy, corn, lima beans, and a medley of herbs and spices.

* **Hominy Tamales:** A traditional Mexican dish made with hominy, masa harina, and a savory filling, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until perfection.

These Mexi-hominy recipes offer a diverse range of dishes that highlight the unique flavors and textures of this traditional ingredient. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes are easy to follow and packed with authentic Mexican flavors. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to indulge in the deliciousness of Mexi-hominy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

30 BEST WAYS TO USE HOMINY



30 Best Ways to Use Hominy image

It's not as flashy as corn or as popular as beans, but these hominy recipes are sure to steal your heart. In fact, you might wonder how you ever lived without them.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 30

Pinto Posole
Hominy Au Gratin
Beef and Hominy Casserole
Blue Cheese Hominy Casserole
Pinto Bean and Hominy Salad
Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad
Llapingachos de Mote (Hominy Corn Patties)
Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Pudding)
Cilantro Rice with Hominy
Mote Pillo (Ecuadorian Hominy with Eggs)
Summer Zucchini and Hominy
Pantry White Bean Salsa Verde Soup
Instant Pot Hominy
Hominy Corn Porridge
Hominy Grits
Easy Hominy and Sausage Casserole
Hominy Casserole
Creamy Hominy with Green Chile and Kielbasa
White Menudo Soup
Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
Pozole Verde de Pollo (Chicken Pozole)
Colombian Yellow Hominy Soup (Sopa de Mute)
Binatog
Chipotle Sweet Potato Vegan Posole
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
Toasted Hominy Bacon and Eggs
Hominy Quesadillas
Homemade Corn Nuts
Hominy Stew with Bacon and Poblanos
Green Chile Hominy Casserole with Chorizo

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

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SPICY CHICKEN AND HOMINY MEXICAN SOUP



Spicy Chicken and Hominy Mexican Soup image

Colorful, warm and spicy, this soup is destined to get your taste buds going. A wonderful comfort dish for any chilly day. Garnish with sour cream.

Provided by HG Little Chef

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 (32 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans hominy
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, chipotle peppers, garlic, and garlic salt; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir enchilada sauce, hominy, tomatoes, black beans, and water into the pot. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.2 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1308.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

POZOLE ROJO (MEXICAN PORK AND HOMINY STEW)



Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) image

The traditional Mexican dish in the red version: pork and hominy in a thick broth colored and flavored with guajillo chiles. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Consuelo Aguilar

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 3h53m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (16 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
water to cover
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
salt to taste
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cubed
1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed
½ pound pork neck bones
1 large plum tomato
4 ounces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground cumin
2 cups water
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1 small onion, diced
4 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Place hominy in a large pot; cover with water. Add 1 head garlic and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat for 2 hours.
  • Place pork shoulder, pork loin, and pork neck bones in the hominy mixture and cook until meat is tender and cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Place tomato and guajillo chiles in a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until chiles have softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Place tomato and chiles with salt, 1 clove garlic, oregano, and cumin in a blender; add 2 cups water. Blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and set chile sauce aside.
  • Transfer pork to a work surface and shred with 2 forks. Discard the pork bones.
  • Pour chile sauce into hominy mixture; bring to a boil. Return shredded pork to pot. Simmer pozole until flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
  • Ladle pozole into serving bowls and top with lettuce and onion and serve lime wedge on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 517.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MEXICAN HOMINY



Mexican Hominy image

Hominy with an exciting Tex-Mex flavor. I like to add bell pepper and use Ro-Tel tomatoes. From the Tex-Mex Cookbook by E. Blakeley. Enjoy!

Provided by Mrs.Jack

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb bacon (8-10 slices)
2 (16 ounce) cans hominy
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder (or to your taste)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, and bacon in large skillet until bacon is crisp and onions are clear; drain fat.
  • Crumble bacon and return to pan. Add hominy, tomatoes, and chili powder. Cook over low heat until creamy.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 562.2, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 7.5

SOUTHWESTERN HOMINY



Southwestern Hominy image

This recipe has been in our family for a long time, but I'm not sure where it originated. Though it has a Southwestern flair, we love it here in Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) golden hominy, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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HOMINY CASSEROLE



Hominy Casserole image

I love hominy so I made a casserole featuring it. It is easy to make and I love serving it as a side dish.-Marion Thurman, Crossett, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cans (15 ounces each) golden hominy, drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, sour cream, half of the cheese, milk, chilies and cumin. Stir in hominy. , Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use dried hominy for a more authentic flavor and texture. If using dried hominy, be sure to soak it overnight before cooking.
  • To make the pozole more flavorful, use a variety of chiles, such as ancho, guajillo, and pasilla.
  • Add other vegetables to the pozole, such as corn, zucchini, or squash.
  • Serve the pozole with a variety of toppings, such as shredded chicken, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Pozole is a delicious and versatile Mexican soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. Whether you make it with dried or canned hominy, pozole is a hearty and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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