Creamed Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 (12 1/2 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Set spinach out to thaw.
Melt butter in a medium pan on stove.
Stir in flour and spices.
Add milk slowly, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
NOTE: A white sauce reaches its maximum thickness when it starts to boil.
Add thawed, drained spinach.
If making ahead, put in a covered casserole dish and store in refrigerator.
Before serving, heat in a 350 degree oven until bubbly (about 1/2 - 3/4 hour).