Creamed Spinach
(špenát se smetanou)

Thick and creamy, this spinach makes an excellent side to many traditional Czech meals.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages frozen spinach
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Defrost spinach and drain
2. Fry onions in oil until glassy.
3. Add flour and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
4. Add cream and heat until boiling.
5. Add Spinach and cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garlic, salt and pepper, cook for another 10 minutes.

Makes about 6 servings