Ingredients

  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach or 2 (12 ounce bunches fresh spinach)
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)

Directions

Thaw spinach and squeeze completely dry. Grind bacon and onion very fine and place in saucepan. Saute bacon and onion until bacon is cooked. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes over low heat until thickened. Add salt, pepper, and MSG if used. Grind spinach fine and add to cream sauce. Heat through. Makes six servings.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: LA Times California Cookbook
Submitted By: LB
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