Cut cheese in small pieces and place in top of a double boiler over boiling water and melt. Gradually stir in milk; continue stirring until sauce is smooth. Chop spinach and add to cheese sauce. Turn into a greased 1-quart casserole. Top with bread crumbs, then bacon strips cut in half. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F.) 30 minutes. 6 Servings

SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES

3 tart cooking apples

1 No. 2½ can sauerkraut

3 tablespoons butter

4 to 6 tablespoons sugar

Peel and core apples; cut in eighths. Alternate layers of kraut and apples in a 2½-quart saucepan. Add water barely to cover, bring to boiling point; then reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are very tender (20 to 25 minutes). Add butter and sugar and blend, cooking rapidly until almost all liquid has evaporated. 6 Servings

TOMATOES WITH HERBS

1 No. 2 can tomatoes

1 tablespoon butter