Spinach, Smoked Salmon And Cheddar Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, divided
1 c. flour, divided
1 qt. chicken stock
1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms, sauteed
1 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. Grey Poupon Dijon mustard, divided
1/2 lb. onion, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. frozen spinach, drained and chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
1 lb. smoked salmon, chopped
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
8 eggs, separated
2 c. half and half
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter.
Add 1/2 cup of flour.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add chicken stock and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
Strain and add sauteed mushrooms, heavy cream and 1 cup of Dijon mustard; simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and hold for service.