Spinach Madeleine Ii By River Road Recipes

RIVER ROAD SPINACH MADELEINE

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.

RIVER ROAD SPINACH MADELINE

Steps:

• Place frozen spinach and water in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8 minutes. Separate with a fork and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until blended and smooth, but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and cook until soft but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Slowly add evaporated milk and the reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Add processed cheese spread, celery salt, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne, and salt; cook and stir until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cooked spinach.
• Stir in cooked spinach and serve immediately.

SPINACH MADELEINE II BY RIVER ROAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook spinach according to package directions; drain and reserve liquor. 2. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat; add flour; stirring until well blended and smooth, but not brown. 3. Add onion and cook until soft but not brown. 4. Add milk and vegetable liquor slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until smooth and thick; continue stirring. 5. Add seasonings, Worchestershire, jalapenos and cheese; stir until melted. 6. Combine with cooked spinach. Note: May be served immediately or put into a casserole dish and topped with buttered breadcrumbs. The flavor is improved if the latter is done and the dish is refrigerated overnight. This dish may be made ahead of time and frozen.

SPINACH MADELEINE

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!