Bacony Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Cook spinach by boiling or in microwave.
2. 2
   Drain well and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3. 3
   Chop fine, using food processor or food grinder.
4. 4
   Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove and drain.
5. 5
   Crumble and reserve.
6. 6
   In about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat, saute garlic and onion over medium heat.
7. 7
   When onion is limp, add spinach.
8. 8
   Lower heat.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper; stir well as moisture evaporates from spinach, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Remove from heat.
11. 11
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
12. 12
    Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in cream or milk and cook until smooth and bubbly.
13. 13
    Stir in spinach mixture and heat through.
14. 14
    Remove from heat, stir in reserved bits of bacon, and serve.
15. 15
    Serves 4.