Recipe Creamed Spinach with Jalapenos (Side Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 2/3 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Butter a small casserole dish.
• Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave 5 minutes on High, until heated through.
• Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the bread crumbs until coated.
• Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in flour.
• Mix in onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
• Gradually stir in reserved spinach liquid, evaporated milk, cheese, and jalapeno.
• Season with celery salt and pepper.
• Mix in the spinach.
• Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

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