Creamed Spinach with Jalapenos

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup bread crumbs 
• 0.3 cup butter divided
• 0.5 teaspoon celery salt 
• 0.3 cup evaporated milk fat-free
• 1 tablespoon flour all-purpose
• 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen
• 1 clove garlic pressed
• 4 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 1  jalapeno fresh minced
• 2 tablespoons onion minced
• 0.7 cup pepper jack cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• casserole dish
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a small casserole dish.
2. Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave 5 minutes on High, until heated through.
3. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the bread crumbs until coated.
5. Remove from heat, and set aside.
6. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour.
7. 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.
8. Mix in the spinach.
9. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs.
10. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.