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A rich and creamy spinach dish.<\/p>\n

5 tablespoons butter
\n1\/4 cup all-purpose flour
\n1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n1 cup half and half
\n4 oz. cream cheese
\n2 tablespoons minced onion
\n1 tablespoon minced garlic
\n2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen chopped spinach – thawed
\n1\/4 cup water
\n1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter.<\/p>\n

Stir flour and salt into pan until creamed together.<\/p>\n

Slowly stir in cream.<\/p>\n

Stir in cream cheese.<\/p>\n

Increase heat to medium.<\/p>\n

Constantly whisk until mixture becomes thick and smooth<\/p>\n

Remove from heat and set aside.<\/p>\n

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, saut\u00e9 onions and garlic in remaining butter until transparent.<\/p>\n

Add spinach and water to pan and reduce heat to low and cover.<\/p>\n

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

Stir prepared sauce and Parmesan into pan and stir until completely blended.\u00a0 Season with additional salt if needed.<\/p>\n

Serves 6-8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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