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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Hominy Breakfast Casserole

    Modified: May 7, 2025 · Published: Jan 3, 2023 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Hominy Breakfast Casserole

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    This hearty breakfast is full of flavor! Made with an old-fashioned favorite: hominy! This is a great dish for weekend breakfast or brunch. Easy to make all in one skillet. Easy clean up.

    One-pan Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    Hot Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    Hominy Breakfast Casserole with bacon, eggs and potatoes
    Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    One-pan Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    Hot Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    Hominy Breakfast Casserole with bacon, eggs and potatoes
    Hominy Breakfast Casserole

    This hominy breakfast casserole comes together quickly, using just one pan to create a hearty meal to start your day.

    Made with plump hominy, crisp bacon, seasoned potatoes, and fluffy scambled eggs. Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions finish of this dish making it so tasty!

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    This dish is based on a recipe from a 1968 Betty Crocker cookbook published by Better Homes & Gardens. The first page starts out with "Dear Homemaker..." Gotta love it!

    I found the cookbook at a Salvation Army and it had some great recipes that were dying to come back in style.

    Hominy Breakfast Casserole with Scrambled Eggs

    This is a great recipe to make for guests who've spent the night or for your family if you're just tired of making and eating the same old thing for breakfast.

    I simplified the recipe and added more seasoning for a flavor boost since the original recipe was a bit bland but the texture was unique, thanks to a somewhat forgotten ingredient — canned hominy!

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    Here's everything you'll need to make this delicious, one-pan breakfast casserole:

    Hominy Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
    • Bacon. Depending on thickness and your preference of crispiness, adjust cook time as needed. I actually prefer thin and crispy for added texture.
    • Diced potatoes. I'm using canned potatoes for old time sake. Drained. You can also use frozen diced potatoes or fresh potatoes. Just be sure the are peeled and diced very finely so they cook quickly.
    • Seasonings: paprika, onion powder, and pimento peppers. Paprika peppers come in a jar. You'll want to drain away the liquid before adding. Onion powder makes this easier to prep but if you prefer, you can add fresh diced onion instead of powder.
    • Hominy. The hero here. This is found in a can. You'll want to drain away excess liquids before adding.
    • Eggs. I like to use organic or farm fresh eggs for the best flavor and nice yellow color.
    • Milk or half and half. This adds a touch of creaminess to the eggs.
    • Cheddar cheese. Mild or sharp depending on your preference.
    • Green onions. This garnish not only looks nice, but really finishes off the flavor of this dish in a fresh way. Don't skip!

    Optional Toppings

    • Hot sauce. Optional if you like a little heat. Picante sauce also works well.

    ★ How to Make this Recipe ★

    The best part about cooking this breakfast casserole is that you'll only need one pan. I use a cast iron skillet but a large frying pan also works.

    Here's a look at the steps:

    How to Make Hominy Breakfast Casserole
    • Fry bacon then crumble and set aside.
    • Cook potatoes.
    • Add seasoning.
    • Add hominy and pimento peppers.
    • Toss to combine then move to one side to make room to cook the eggs.
    • Add eggs and milk, stir and cook to scramble.
    • Fold in cheese.
    • Add crumbled bacon and green onions.
    • Top with hot sauce if desired.

    That's all there is to it. Easy and oh-so good!

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    What is hominy, and why use it in a breakfast casserole?

    Hominy is a type of corn that has been treated with an alkali, usually lye or lime, which removes the hull. This process adds a unique texture and flavor to the casserole, creating a delicious twist on a traditional bacon, egg, and potato breakfast dish.

    Can I customize this dish and add more vegetables?

    Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with the ingredients. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

    You can also make adjustments like swapping bacon for sausage or even include different types of cheese to suit your taste preferences.

    Can I make this casserole vegetarian?

    Omit the bacon or substitute it with vegetarian alternatives like plant-based sausage or mushrooms to create a delicious vegetarian version of this casserole.

    What can I serve with this casserole?

    This casserole can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruit or orange juice. Hollandaise sauce or avocado slices make a great topping if you're looking for a creamy topping that's healthy, too.

    Storing Leftovers

    Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Reheat in the microwave just until warmed for a quick and tasty breakfast.

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    Hominy Breakfast Casserole

    Hominy Breakfast Casserole

    Author: Angela G.
    This hearty breakfast is full of flavor! Made with an old-fashioned favorite: hominy! This is a great dish for weekend breakfast or brunch. Easy to make all in one skillet. Easy clean up.
    5 from 1 review
    Reviews
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Yield: 6 cups

    Ingredients 

    • 12 oz sliced bacon
    • 3 green onions, sliced
    • 15 oz can diced potatoes
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 15.5 oz can hominy, drained
    • 4 oz pimento peppers, drained
    • 6 eggs
    • 2 tablespoon milk or half and half
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Optional Toppings

    • hot sauce to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until crispy; about 15 minutes.* Flip as needed to evenly cook.
      When bacon is crispy turn off heat under skillet and do not drain away bacon droppings.
      Using tongs, transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
      Let cool. Then crumble bacon and set aside.
    • While bacon is cooking, thinly slice green onions and set aside.
    • Turn heat back on under skillet, set to medium-high.
      Drain, rinse, and add diced potatoes to skillet. Sprinkle with paprika and onion powder.
      Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.
      Drain and add hominy and pimento peppers.
      Cook and stir hominy, potatoes, and peppers for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Move potatoes and hominy off to one side of the skillet.
      Add a pad of butter or a drizzle of oil if needed to prevent eggs from sticking to pan then crack and scramble eggs in the open side of the skillet, then add milk. Reduce heat to medium.
      Cook and stir eggs only until eggs are just starting to firm up. About 5 minutes.
      Then fold eggs together with potatoes and hominy.
    • Turn off heat, then fold in cheese until melted.
    • Crumble bacon over top and serve hot.
      Add green onions for garnish.
      Top with hot sauce if desired.

    Notes

    *Cook time may vary depending on thickness of the bacon.
    Potatoes can be left out for a lighter dish if you prefer just hominy and eggs.
    Frozen diced potatoes can also be used. You may need to add 5-10 minutes of cook time if using frozen diced breakfast potatoes.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Joyce says

      November 08, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      Am wondering what size can of hominy? This looks AND sounds yummy!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        November 18, 2017 at 10:52 pm

        Just a standard 14oz can works but you can add more or less according to your personal preference. Thanks for asking!

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