Spinach Casserole With Water Chestnuts
["2 lb. fresh spinach or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced", "3/8 c. (6 Tbsp.) butter, divided", "3 Tbsp. heavy cream", "pinch of grated nutmeg", "2 onions, chopped", "4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped", "1 c. buttered bread crumbs"]
["Wash spinach well and remove tough stems.", "Cook with 1 tablespoon water and 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes, or until tender.", "Drain well and chop fine.", "(If using frozen spinach, prepare according to package directions; drain well.)", "Return drained spinach to pan.", "Add water chestnuts, 3 tablespoons butter, cream and seasonings to taste.", "Place in a buttered casserole."]
["fresh spinach", "salt", "water chestnuts", "butter", "heavy cream", "nutmeg", "onions", "tomatoes", "buttered bread crumbs"]