Spinach Madeline

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 oz roll jalapeno cheese
• red pepper to taste
• 2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• 1/2 cup vegetable liquid **
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• bread crumbs

Cook spinach per package directions ** Drain and reserve liquid. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add Flour & blend until smooth but not brown. Add milk & blend. Add onions, cook until soft. Add the liquid slowly, cook until thick. Add seasoning & cheese, stir until melted. Add cooked spinach. Put in any size casserole dish. Top with butter & bread crumbs. Cook at 350 until hot and bubbly....This may be served as a side dish or as an appetizer. When served as an appetizer - serve with crackers (wheat thins, socialables triscuits etc.....)

Kristi H