Instructions: 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 375 F oven for 20 minutes or until browned.

Makes 4 servings.

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