Spinach Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 375. Butter a 1 1/2-qt ring mold.
2. 2
   Place spinach in a food processor and puree.
3. 3
   Melt 1 Tbs. of butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add spinach, raise the heat to high and cook, stirring, until all moisture has cooked away, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
4. 4
   Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the warm milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Add the paprika and cook for 4 minutes longer.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese and the remaining Tbs. of butter. Stir in the eggs and pour into the prepared mold. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place in a baking pan and pour hot water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the mold dish. Bake until firm or lightly browned, 30-40 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving platter.
7. 7
   Serve hot.
8. 8
   You can have it with the Bechamel sauce or without.