Spinach Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional but recommended)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat milk
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Thaw spinach or cook in microwave according to package directions. Squeeze dry over the sink.
Make a white sauce, sauteing onion and garlic, if using, in butter to start.
Stir in the flour and cook a few minutes more, then add milk and simmer, stirring, until it thickens.
Combine spinach, white sauce, seasonings, and beaten eggs.
Pour into greased 8 or 9\" square casserole.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.