Fresh Spinach Bake (using half & half, parmesan and bread crumbs)

FRESH SPINACH BAKE

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bags (10 oz. each) fresh spinach, washed
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided use
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon leaf marjoram, crumbled
Dash ground black pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Butter a 1-quart baking dish, set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt butter; saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.

Wash spinach and heat in a large, covered saucepot with the water that clings to the leaves. Cook three to five minutes, until limp. Drain, chop and squeeze spinach thoroughly dry.

Combine half and half, 1/4 cup of the cheese, bread crumbs, marjoram, pepper, nutmeg, onion and garlic with spinach. Turn into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.

Bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree F oven or until cheese is lightly browned.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Vintage newspaper recipe clipping, source unknown, not dated