Hominy Sausage Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. red beans and rice mix
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• 6 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 can hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1 jar pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped (optional)
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup corn chips, crushed

Directions

Brown sausage in oil; drain and set aside. In the same pan, brown ham cubes. Stir in the red beans and rice mix, water, butter and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the beans and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a greased 3 quart baking dish. Layer with hominy and sausage; top with peppers and corn. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with corn chips.

By Robin from Washington, IA