Shelly's Recipe

SPINACH MADELEINE

Category: Spinach

2 (10-oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 (8-oz) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp Creole seasoning

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Whisk in flour until smooth, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

Add cheese, hot sauce, and Creole seasoning; whisk until cheese is melted. Stir in spinach, and cook until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Serves 8