Jalapeño Spinach
- For the Vegetable:
- 2 packages frozen chopped spinach
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/2 (one-half) cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 (one-half) cup spinach liquid, reserved from cooking
- 1/2 (one-half) teaspoon salt
- 3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon celery salt
- 3/4 (three-quarters) teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 ounces jalapeno cheese cut into small cubes
- red pepper to taste (cayenne)
- one teaspoon Worcester sauce
- approx 3 tbs flour (to thicken the white cheese sauce)
- For the Topping:
- buttered bread crumbs, parmesan cheese
- Cook the frozen spinach until tender but not overdone. Drain and reserve the liquid.
- Melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the flour and stir gently until blended but not brown.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is soft but not brown.
- Slowly add the spinach liquid stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add the milk, stirring gently until thickened.
- Add the seasonings and the cheese that has been cubed into small pieces.
- Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined with the spinach.
- Put into a buttered casserole and top with buttered bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese and paprika.
- Note: The spinach is improved by keeping in overnight in the refrigerator.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Hint: When doubling the recipe, adjust the liquid making sure it is not too thin.
- Do not use too high a heat or sauce will curdle.
spinach, butter, onion, milk, spinach liquid, salt, quarters, quarters, jalapeno cheese, red pepper, worcester sauce, flour, buttered bread crumbs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/jalapeno-spinach-52964781 (may not work)