Baked Spinach Casserole
Heat oven to 325 degrees
3 Tablespoons butter
2 cups light cream
3 Tablespoons grated onion
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 lb chopped mushrooms
3 tablespoons grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Sauté onions and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Blend in flour,
salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add cream, stirring to boiling point.
Taste for seasoning.
In buttered casserole, spread half the spinach; cover with half of the
mushroom sauce, then repeat. Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
Set in pan of hot water. Bake 40 minutes.
Serves 6-8