Mom's Creamed Spinach (FL) Recipe

1 bunch fresh spinach (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon butter or bacon drippings
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Dash of garlic salt
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste

Remove the stems from the spinach, and rinse the leaves well. Cook in water in a medium–size pan until just limp. Drain well in a colander, and then finely chop. In the same pan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and garlic salt, and cook until it’s bubbly and begins to turn golden. Stir in the milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the spinach, and season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings

Tips From Our Test Kitchen:
Consider adding sautéed onions or mushrooms. It’s also good with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or a dash of hot sauce. It’s an ideal omelet filling.