Recipe: Spinach Mornay (casserole with hard boiled eggs, breadcrumbs and cheese)

SPINACH MORNAY

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) chopped spinach, cooked and well drained (or 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed)
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheese
2 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch lengths

Melt butter and add flour to make a paste. Add milk and cayenne pepper; stir until thickened.

Butter casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 of the sliced eggs, 1/2 of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese. Arrange bacon on top.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes, until bubbly.

From: Gina, Fla