Hominy: It is not just for soups! Enjoy this list of 30 sensational recipe ideas using this ingredient that might just blow your mind.
The versatility of hominy comes to life with stews, casseroles, salads, and more!
1. Binatog
Binatog is an amazing dish from the Philippines with a wonderful tropical influence.
This transforms hominy into something yummy and sweet, making it great for breakfast or even dessert. It has minimal ingredients and preparation, making it ideal if you are still learning the ropes with cooking with hominy.
2. Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite ways to prepare tortilla soup.
A garlicky, zesty tomato broth infuses the hominy and shredded chicken with delicious flavor. Throw on as many garnishes as your heart desires. Both simple and complex versions are great. Be sure to add a spritz of lime, and throw in the tortilla strips right as you serve it.
3. Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
If you are feeling a more classic pozole, choose this recipe.
The red chiles enrich the soup with complex flavor that merges swimmingly with the browned pork shoulder. Hominy provides a meaty texture that integrates perfectly with everything. This is a top-notch decision for fighting off the cold on a chilly day because of all the spices and heartiness.
4. Pinto Bean and Hominy Salad
You can enjoy hominy in salads, too, such as this easy Texan dish.
It is full of garden-fresh ingredients, pinto beans, and delightfully chewy hominy. There is a symphony of flavors and textures for you to love. It is tangy, fresh, earthy, garlicky, and zesty which is far more than most salads offer.
5. Chipotle Sweet Potato Vegan Posole
Even meat lovers can savor a bowl of this posole.
A delicious meat soup turns into a veggie party that is bursting with incredible flavors. You already know hominy is a must, however, you can’t forget the sweet potato, poblano peppers, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It is fresh and complicated while being deep and rich.
6. Easy Hominy and Sausage Casserole
You have got to taste this dish.
It brings together savory pork sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and canned hominy all into one amazing casserole. I cannot leave out that all of that is surrounded by fluffy eggs. Yeah, it’s a fantastic dish!
7. Summer Zucchini and Hominy
You’ll be preparing this amazing veggie recipe throughout the summer season.
It requires very little effort: just sauté hominy and other veggies such as zucchini and tomatoes, then let it simmer. Add a pinch of chili powder and a spritz of lime to keep it fresh.
8. White Menudo Soup
Menudo is a very popular Mexican soup that has tripe.
It may not be a fit for everyone, however, if you are daring, I suggest giving it a try. It is full of fresh white hominy, and in the event that you are a fan of pho, you’ll enjoy this.
9. Instant Pot Hominy
I am all about easy and simple Instant Pot side recipes, and this tops the list.
Just throw four ingredients into the Instant Pot to make something delicious and lightly sweet. It is a top-notch pairing with so many different things. Throw it into an easy weeknight meal, a Mexican buddha bowl, or garlic pork chops. It even works as part of a holiday feast.
10. Cilantro Rice with Hominy
Craving a simple Mexican side dish?
Pull out your rice cooker because you’ll be making cilantro rice with hominy. This will become your new favorite side for Taco Tuesday with the sweet hominy and leafy cilantro. Utilizing a rice cooker or Instant Pot, it will turn out perfect every time.
11. Blue Cheese Hominy Casserole
You have not tried this if you think casseroles cannot be adventurous.
Between the blue cheese, smoky paprika, and ample hominy, this dish is far from subdued. This vegetarian casserole acts as a tantalizing example of how you might prepare something simple into something special.
12. Pantry White Bean Salsa Verde Soup
You’ll be surprised with how simple ingredients can become something so delicious.
Hominy and white beans create the substance of the soup, and you will use salsa verde to give a kick of flavor. With only ten minutes required, be sure to bookmark it for later.
13. Homemade Corn Nuts
How does one make killer corn nuts?
It is easy: just get some hominy. These are great for snacking to get you through your day. They’re also a tasty addition for road trips. Also, because they are so easy, you probably won’t buy the store-bought ones again.
14. Pinto Posole
Most people associate the word hominy with posole, so here is a delicious recipe.
This vegan take calls for a variety of pantry staples and some fresh sides. Aside from the hominy, be sure to get Guajillos chiles. Because they are less spicy, they are a must for Mexican sauces.
15. Llapingachos de Mote (Hominy Corn Patties)
You will not be able to stop eating these llapingachos inspired by Ecuador.
The more common type of llapingachos include a type of potato patty that has cheese, but this recipe uses hominy. You can choose between cheese or shredded pork for the filling. Go wild and do both!
16. Green Chile Hominy Casserole with Chorizo
In the event that you are craving Mexican comfort food, this casserole makes a great dinner.
This dish is full of hominy, chorizo, and poblanos: the best Mexican ingredients. Oh, and it’s drowning in sour cream and cheese! This is a great option to throw together for potlucks and family dinners.
17. Hominy Au Gratin
Do you enjoy gratin?
Switch it up and prepare it using hominy. It has super cheesy creaminess like traditional gratin; however, with each bite, you will enjoy the saltiness of bacon and earthiness of the hominy. Pimento peppers sweeten and cut through all the richness.
18. Mexican Black Bean and Hominy Salad
Here is a fun way to prepare a hominy and bean salad.
The flavors are heightened by the lime and chopped veggies. Although corn and black beans are common in the Southwest, the addition of hominy adds a great Mexican element. This is fantastic served as a side dish or for a nutritious lunch, particularly when you are growing tired of your everyday salad.
19. Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Pudding)
Canjica is an incredibly special dish.
This features hominy alongside a rice pudding-like taste. The richness, creaminess, and sweetness come from the condensed milk and the warming hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
20. Hominy Casserole
Even though I have touched on quite a few casseroles, I love them.
Here is another you need to make. Like most good casseroles, it has lots of cheese and cream. But it is what is hiding under all that dairy that makes this recipe stand out: two kinds of hominy! Also, some green chili sneaks in, adding a bit of spice.
21. Toasted Hominy Bacon and Eggs
Let’s talk about breakfast!
This recipe creates a new rendition of eggs and bacon. Hominy simmers with bacon so that it soaks up all of that flavor before getting topped with a poached egg. Because of hominy’s starchiness, this dish has a texture similar to hash. It is something amazing.
22. Hominy Stew with Bacon and Poblanos
Most link poblanos to Chile Rellenos.
Poblanos have more uses. With lots of veggies, this stew offers a range of nutrients. You will enjoy all of the flavors you can expect in one pot: spicy, savory, zesty, and garlicky.
23. Beef and Hominy Casserole
This is teeming with savory, cheesy, and tomatoey flavor.
It is also rich in protein and calls for ingredients that might already be in your pantry. Using lean ground beef will cut down on the fat. Ground turkey also works for this recipe. It is a great pick for anyone trying hominy for the first time.
24. Hominy Quesadillas
I will always love quesadillas.
Rich with hominy and Rotel in a Mexican fashion, this dish is oozing with Velveeta cheese! Make it even more rich and creamy with the last step. You could sub out any cheese you prefer.
25. Creamy Hominy with Green Chile and Kielbasa
This one-pan dish has creamy and savory ingredients.
I will warn you: It is a cheat day style of recipe with a lot of calories. Kielbasa cooks in bacon grease and a handful of cheese tops it off. Sour cream smothers the whole thing.
26. Hominy Corn Porridge
Here is a dairy-free porridge to try.
This Jamaican take has wonderful sweet hominy kernels in a creamy vanilla-based base. Be sure to use canned coconut milk and canned coconut condensed milk for the best texture. Don’t forget the cinnamon!
27. Pozole Verde de Pollo (Chicken Pozole)
Chicken pozole is an amazing Mexican soup that you need to prepare.
Given that it’s pozole, hominy is a given, of course. You will savor all of the delicious spicy green veggies that create this dish. Thanks to the poblanos and jalapeños, you can expect some spice. Every verde recipe should have tomatillos, too.
28. Hominy Grits
These might not be the grits you grew up eating in the South, but these are still amazing.
The whole hominy kernels include nutritional yeast, serranos, and a range of spices. It is more chewy than creamy in the best possible way. This makes an amazing vegan addition to BBQ and Mexican food. You can chow it down for breakfast, too, if you want.
29. Colombian Yellow Hominy Soup (Sopa de Mute)
Folks from Colombia have some skill in turning hominy into incredible soup.
There is a superb balance in this one between veggies and pork. The soup is brought to life with hogao, a tomato-based Colombian creole sauce. This should taste amazing without pork for vegan and vegetarians, too.