SPINACH MADELINE RECIPES

Steps:

• 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, 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 350ºF until heated through and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add bread crumbs. Cook and stir until butter is incorporated into the bread crumbs. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Place spinach in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add water. Cover and cook on high for 7 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain over a measuring cup. Add enough evaporated milk to make 1/2 cup. Set aside.
• Melt butter in the skillet. Add flour and cook, stirring continuously, until mixture turns paste-like. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture, stirring constantly. Mix in cheese, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add spinach and cook until well incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Place spinach mixture in a small greased baking dish, top with bread crumbs, and place under the broiler until bread crumbs are golden, about 5 minutes.