Hungarian Style Spinach

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[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 lb. of fresh spinach or Swiss chard, cooked, well drained and chopped
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1 clove of fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 2 Tbs. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
• 3/4 cup of cream OR milk

[edit] Directions

1. Melt in a small saucepan over low heat 2 Tbs. butter with 1 finely chopped fresh garlic clove.
2. Saute garlic in butter a minute or so. Do not let garlic burn or it will be bitter.
3. Blend in 2 Tablespoons flour to make a roux.
4. Add 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper and heat until mixture bubbles, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add gradually 3/4 cup of cream or milk.
7. Return to heat and stir until mixture is smooth and thickened.
8. Blend well drained spinach into sauce and serve.