Creamed Spinach a La Lawry's

• (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed2 ounce

  thawed

• slices bacon↗5
• small onion, chopped↗1

  chopped

• garlic cloves, minced↗2

  minced

• tablespoons flour↗2 tablespoons
• teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt1 1⁄4 teaspoons
• teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  or to taste

• cups milk↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain spinach well and squeeze out excess moisture with hands; chop finely and set aside.

2. 2

   Fry bacon in heavy skillet until crisp; remove, drain and chop.

3. 3

   Sauté onion and garlic in bacon drippings.

4. 4

   add flour, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Blend thoroughly.

6. 6

   Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   until thickened.

8. 8

   Add spinach and bacon; heat thoroughly.

9. 9

   For a healthier, but still very tasty version I microwaved the bacon wrapped in paper towels and used 1 tbs Smart Choice oil to saute.