Hominy Casserole

Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 9 x 9 casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet (I use a chicken fryer), cook chopped bacon until almost crisp. Add onion and jalapeno peppers and sauté for two to three minutes or until just soft. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Drain off excess grease, then add the hominy and the pimento. Sauté for an additional minute and add 1 ½ cups of the cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese is just melted and transfer to the casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.