Gratin of Creamed Spinach and Eggs

In large saucepan, melt butter; remove 1 tbsp. and toss with bread crumbs. Set aside. Add onion to the pan; cook over low heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, nutmeg and pepper; cook, stirring, over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese; cook for 1 minute. Quarter eggs lengthwise; place, cut side up, in greased 6 cup baking dish. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Arrange ham (if using) over eggs. Spread spinach mixture evenly over top; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in 375F oven for 20 minutes or until browned. Makes 4 servings. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@msn.com Source: Canadian Living 20th Anniversary Cookbook. Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Cindy Hartlin" <cjhartlin@email.msn.com> on Apr 24, 1998