Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • black pepper
  • 3/4 cup 18% table cream
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (or use about 1/4 cup onion)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (can use more)
  • 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and slightly drained
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat melt 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Stir in flour, seasoned salt and black pepper; whisk for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add in table cream and whipping cream then stir in cream cheese, increase the heat to medium, stirring/whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and thick; set aside.
  • In another saucepan over medium heat saute the onions and garlic in about 3 tablespoon butter until transparent (about 1-1/2 minutes).
  • Add in spinach and broth or water to the pan; reduce the heat to low; cover and cook stirring occasionally for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the prepared white sauce with the Parmesan cheese; toss well to combine with the spinach.