Eggs germaine

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsButter (or marg.); divided
¼cupFlour, all-purpose
2cupsMilk
1teaspoonSalt; divided
¼teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonNutmeg, ground
10ouncesSpinach; frozen chopped
8Eggs, hard-cooked
2tablespoonsCheese, Parmesan; grated
Hot toast points

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over low heat; blend in flour.

Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Add ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg; set sauce aside.

Cook spinach, according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

Cut hard-cooked eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks. Mash yolks; combine with spinach and ½ teaspoon salt. Stuff whites with spinach mixture, placing filled eggs in a 1-½ quart shallow baking dish.

Pour sauce over eggs. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with remaining butter. Broil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, serve over hot toast points.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, April 1974. Typos by Nancy Coleman.

Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 02-12-95