Creamed Spinach for Angie

Creamed Spinach

1/4 c. butter

2-4 T. onion, finely chopped

1-2 t. garlic, minced

Melt butter, then saute onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until tender.

Add and whisk into a roux:

2 T. flour

2 chicken boullion cubes

Fresh ground pepper to taste

Whisk in:

1 1/4 c. heavy cream

Stir in:

14 oz. raw spinach 

Keep on low heat and stir occasionally until spinach is tender, which only takes a couple of minutes. 

OPTION: Cut 5 pieces of bacon into bits and fry. Reserve 2 T. bacon grease...use this and 2 T. butter instead of 1/4 c. butter. Just before serving, add the bacon bits to the creamed spinach.