Hungarian-style Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 lb of fresh spinach or Swiss chard, cooked, well drained and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove of fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp ground pepper
• ¾ cup of cream or milk

Procedures

1. Melt in a small saucepan over low heat 2 tbsp butter with 1 finely chopped fresh garlic clove.
2. Saute garlic in butter a minute or so.
3. Do not let garlic burn or it will be bitter.
4. Blend in 2 tablespoons flour to make a roux.
5. Add ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper and heat until mixture bubbles, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add gradually ¾ cup of cream or milk.
8. Return to heat and stir until mixture is smooth and thickened.
9. Blend well drained spinach into sauce and serve.