Creamed Spinach

Directions

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   To prepare white sauce:
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   Melt butter, add flour and salt.
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   Whisk continuously for about 5 minutes or until you have a nice roux.
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   Slowly add milk or cream, stirring until thick.
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   To prepare creamed spinach:
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   Melt butter in a pan, add onion.
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   Saute for 2 minutes.
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   Add spinach (frozen or thawed) and cook until spinach is thawed and warm.
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   Add white sauce and sour cream.
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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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    At this point, you can get really fancy and top with sliced provolone and tomatoes and stick under the broiler for a few minutes.
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    Note: I have used whole wheat flour to make the white sauce with no bad effects.