The Realtor's Spinach Au Gratin

Realtor by day, Chef by night's Note:

Get them to eat their spinach with this tasty, simple recipe. My family loves it. It's a great side to chicken, pork, fish, meatloaf plus so many others.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄3; cups milk
• 1 cup shredded wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb fresh spinach
• 1⁄3; cup fine dry breadcrumb

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and add 2/3 cup of the cheese to sauce. Stir until cheese is melted.
3. Wash and drain fresh spinach and chop coarsely. Place in 12x9x2 inch buttered baking pan. Pour cheese sauce over spinach.
4. Mix remaining cheese with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes or until crumbs are browned.