colour foods: creamed spinach

Its not "ifisashi" neither is it an experiment, its fantastic. Creamed
spinach left me searching for the recipe and want more. When I finally
got it, I invited my boyfriend over for dinner.

TOTAL TIME
35mins
PREP 10 MINS
COOK 25 MINS

INGREDIENTS Nutrition

SERVINGS 6-8 UNITS US
5 tablespoons butter (divided) or 5 tablespoons margarine (divided)
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt 3 Tbls butter.
Stir flour and salt into pan until creamed together.
Slowly stir in cream, then stir in cream cheese, increase heat to medium.
Constantly whisk until mixture becomes thick and smooth, remove from
heat and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onions and garlic in
remaining butter until transparent.
Add spinach and water to pan, reduce heat to low, cover.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes.
Stir prepared sauce and Parmesan cheese into pan, stir until completely blended.