Creamed Spinach With Feta Cheese

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup half & half light cream
• 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 3 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 1)in a sauce pan, whisk half and half, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
• 2 2)stirring constantly, heat over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat.
• 3 3)add cream cheese and continue stirring (whisking) until thick and smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 4 4)remove from heat and stir in feta cheese. set aside.
• 5 5)heat oil over medium high heat in a large pan and sauté onions for 5 minutes then add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
• 6 6)add spinach and water to pan, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover pan.
• 7 7)cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
• 8 8)drain well.
• 9 9)stir prepared sauce into pan, stir until completely blended.
• 10 10)pour into greased casserole dish, top with parmesan cheese, and bake at 375 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes.