Spinach Madeleine

By mhatkinson

It tastes better the next day after it is made and freezes beautifully.

Ingredients

• 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt (or powder)
• 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 pound hot pepper Jack cheese, cut into small chunks
• Bread crumbs for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spinach as directed on package; drain; reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Add onion; cook until soft but not brown. Slowly add milk and reserved spinach liquid, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Stir in garlic salt, celery salt, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and cheese; continue stirring until sauce is smooth. Combine with spinach. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole and top with crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through and bubbly.