Spinach Madeline - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained well
2 c. milk
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
6 Tbsp. flour (self-rising)
8 oz. soft cream cheese
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/2 stick butter, melted
Ritz crackers, crushed

Preparation

Microwave butter and flour for 1 minute, then add milk and microwave 5 minutes.
Whisk mixture until thick (about like thick mashed potatoes).
Stir in cream cheese, cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
Pour about 2/3 of mixture into spinach and mix well.
Pour spinach mixture into greased casserole and spread remaining sauce on top of spinach.
Pour melted butter over crackers and mix well.
Top casserole with cracker crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until bubbly throughout.