->Spinach Cheese <-

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

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

350 degrees for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve

hot with tortilla chips, crackers or vegetables.

Yield: About 4 1/2 cups.