2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen, chopped, cooked, drained spinach
4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 slice bacon, cut in 1" lengths
1 1/2 c. milk
Dash Tabasco sauce
1 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices)
1/4 c. flour
2 hard cooked eggs, peeled & sliced
1 c. grated cheddar cheese

Melt butter in saucepan, blend in flour, salt and Tabasco. Add milk slowly and heat, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened (about 3 minutes).

To assemble casserole: Butter a 6 cup baking dish, then layer the ingredients this way: 1/2 of the bread crumbs, 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 of the egg slices, 1/3 the sauce, 1/2 the cheese, remaining spinach, remaining egg, 1/3 the sauce, remaining cheese, remaining sauce, and remaining crumbs. Arrange bacon pieces on top. Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and browned. 4 servings.