"almost" Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

White Sauce

3 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon salt ( I use seasoned salt) ...or more depending on amount of spinach used

1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk or cream

2 cloves Minced garlic and (big)pinch of cayenne (optional) but highly recommended

Spinach

1/2 cup sour cream ( lowfat is okay)

2 tablespoons butter

2 -4 tablespoons onions, minced ...or more

1/4 cup water

20 ounces frozen spinach, drained and chopped(what frozen spinach comes in 20 oz I used 2/16oz bags)

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ( optional or to taste) and white pepper if you have it

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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Directions

In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat until sizzling.
If you are adding in the fresh garlic and a pinch of cayenne pepper then saute in butter for about 2 minutes but do not brown the garlic.
Whisk in the flour and 1/2 tsp seasoned salt (or white salt) until creamed together and smooth.
Stir in the half and half, or milk (if using) a little at a time.
Increase heat to medium and constantly whisk until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
Remove from heat; set aside.

Place 2 tbsp butter in saucepan over med heat; add the 2 tbsp minced onion, and cook until transparent.
Add spinach and water to pan, lower the heat, and cover.
Stirring several times until the spinach is cooked.
When the spinach is almost done, add the prepared white sauce, sour cream and Parmesan cheese
Stir well, and simmer until completely blended.
Season with more seasoned salt or white salt if desired and black pepper.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 (198 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueCalories 337.8 Calories from Fat 25274%Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueTotal Fat 28.0g43%Saturated Fat 16.8g84%Cholesterol 75.5mg25%Sugars 2.3 gSodium 581.6mg24%Total Carbohydrate 16.6g5%Dietary Fiber 4.9g19%Sugars 2.3 g9%Protein 9.1g18%