Creamed Spinach

• 5 tablespoons butter or 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 onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen chopped spinach - thawed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to cook :

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

Serves 6