Spinach Madeleine
 
Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • 6 ounces processed cheese product*, cubed
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1½ teaspoons Creole seasoning*
  • 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce*
Instructions
  1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Prepare spinach according to package directions. Place cooked spinach in a colander over a bowl, and press to drain thoroughly. Reserve ½ cup drained spinach juices. Set aside.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in reserved spinach juices and half-and-half. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cheese product, jalapeño, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, stirring until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in drained spinach, and cook just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with toasted bread crumbs just before serving.
Notes
*We used Velveeta, Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning, and Crystal Hot Sauce.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/spinach-madeleine/