Southwestern Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach
• 4 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped fine
• 1 c liquid spinach cooking water plus enough water or milk to make 1 c
• pepper to taste
• 34 tsp garlic salt
• 10 oz grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 4 oz can mild green chilies chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Cook spinach according to package directions drain reserving liquid
3. Add enough water or milk to make 1 cup of liquid set aside
4. Saute onion and celery in margarine until soft
5. Blend in flour and cook at least 1 minute stirring
6. Add liquid slowly stirring constantly to avoid lumps Pour this mixture onto the drained spinach
7. Add remaining ingredients
8. Mix thoroughly
9. Pour into greased baking dish Bake 20 minutes in oven or place in microwave for 8 to 10 minutes