Spinach Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh spinach
4 to 5 slices bacon
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. soft breadcrumbs

Preparation

Wash spinach thoroughly; chop coarsely. Cook with water clinging to leaves in a covered saucepan until just tender. Cook bacon until crisp, reserving 1/4 c. drippings. Return 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings to skillet; blend in flour, stirring until smooth. Add milk gradually; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Combine cooked spinach and cheese sauce; spoon into a greased 1 qt. casserole. Crumble bacon over top. Combine breadcrumbs with remaining 2 Tbsp. reserved bacon drippings; sprinkle over bacon. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until breadcrumbs are browned.