Cheesy Hominy And Olive Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
15 1/2 ounces hominy, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Preparation

Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add the green pepper and onion; saute until tender.
Add the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Add cheese, salt, mustard, and hot sauce; stir until cheese melts.
Stir in the hominy and olives.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over hominy mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0F for 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.