Posole Mexicano

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans yellow hominy
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles, seeded and chopped, or 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped, or if you like it spicy, 2 whole jalapeños, chopped
• 1/8 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon good chili powder or fresh ground
• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 1 cup Pepperidge Farm Cornbread stuffing or bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except for stuffing or bread crumbs and place in a 2 quart oiled casserole dish and top with bread crumbs.
2. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
3. After baking, more Monterey Jack cheese can be sprinkled over the top and melted under the broiler.

Notes

For a "meatier" dish add 1 pound browned, drained ground beef and 2 cups cooked pinto or garbanzo beans.

Attribution

Posted at recipestogo.com by NativeTexasRose 2005/5/14 09:22.