SPINACH MADELEINE

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Provided by Linda Edwards

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pkg (2-10 oz.pkg)frozen chopped spinach
3/4 tsp celery salt
4 Tbsp butter
3/4 tsp garlic salt
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp chopped onion
6 oz kraft mexican cheese, sliced into 1/4" ubes
1/2 c evaporated milk
1/2 c reserved spinach liquor
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and red pepper to taste
(if making a casserole cover with buttered bread crumbs and bake until crumbs are golden brown)

Steps:

1. Cook spinach according to directions on package. Drain and reserve liquor. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
2. Add flour, stirring until blended and smooth, but not brown. Add onion and cook 3-5 minutes until wilted. Add e. milk, spinach liquid, and Worcestershire sauce slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
3. Cook until smooth and thick; continue stirring. Add seasonings and cubed cheese. Stir until melted. Combine with cooked spinach.
4. This may be served immediately or put into a casserole and topped with buttered bread crumbs. The flavor is improved if the latter is done and kept in refrigerator overnight. This may also be frozen.
5. Spinach Madeleine is an extremely versatile dish. It can be served with crackers as an appetizer, as a side dish or even as a main course when stuffed in a tomato!