Bring water to a boil. Stir in salt and corn meal. Remove from heat and whisk until smooth, about 1 – 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, pepper, hominy and 1 c. shredded cheese.
Transfer to a small casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and the edges are just turning brown.
There are a few options here – if you like mushier, you can just serve it straight from the pan or if you’d like it to have a more “set” consistency, you can let it bake longer.