SPINACH MADELEINE

Spinach Madeleine image

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pkg (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 can(s) (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 Tbsp fresh minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp celery salt
3/4 tsp garlic salt or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
3/4 c panko style bread crumbs (optional)
2 Tbsp melted butter (optional)

Steps:

1. Cook spinach, drain and reserve cooking liquid.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, stirring until mixture is smooth and blended. Add onion and cook until soft, but not brown.
3. In a measuring cup, combine milk with enough reserved spinach liquor to make 1 cup liquid. Add liquid slowly to onion-flour mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add cream cheese, jalapeno pepper, worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Combine with cooked spinach.
4. Place mixture in a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Combine crumbs and melted butter. Scatter over spinach mixture.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned.