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HOT SPINACH-CHEESE DIP
   
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp celery salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. diced onion
6 oz jalapeno cheese, cubed
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tsp. butter or margarine, melted
 
Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt.  Drain
thoroughly, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; set aside.  Melt 1/4 cup
butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until
smooth.  Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Add reserved spinach
liquid, milk and next 6 ingredients, stirring until cheese melts.
Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.  Combine bread
crumbs and 1 teaspoon butter; sprinkle over spinach mixture.  Bake
at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.  Serve
hot with tortilla chips, crackers or vegetables.

Yield:  About 4 1/2 cups.

Printable version: spinach-cheese.txt.