¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
1 bag spinach (16 ounces)
Salt and pepper
Dash of nutmeg
Melt butter in top of double boiler over low direct heat. Blend in flour until smooth. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add spinach. Cover and cook over boiling water, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Serves 4.
(Note: For 8 to 10 ounces of spinach, adjust recipe accordingly.)
From www.southernfood.about.com.
