• 3 pounds frozen spinach
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 4 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
• 2 cups warm milk
• Pepper , to taste

Preheat oven to 350°.

Add spinach and water to a stockpot. Gently boil until the spinach has thawed. Strain the spinach, squeezing out water with a spatula. Place spinach on a dishtowel and squeeze out any remaining water. Put spinach back in stockpot.

In a saucepan, melt butter. Once it has melted, add flour. Mix together, forming a roux. Slowly add warm milk and stir until thick and creamy. Add salt and nutmeg and mix well. Pour the cream sauce over the spinach and mix. Pour mixture into a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. 

Keep covered until you are ready to serve.