Creamed Spinach With Feta Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup white 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 white 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
Preparation
    1)In a sauce pan, whisk half and half, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
    2)Stirring constantly, heat over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat.
    3)Add cream cheese and continue stirring (whisking) until thick and smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes.
    4)Remove from heat and stir in feta cheese. Set aside.
    5)Heat oil over medium high heat in a large pan and saute onions for 5 minutes then add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
    6)Add spinach and water to pan, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover pan.
    7)Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
    8)Drain well.
    9)Stir prepared sauce into pan, stir until completely blended.
    10)Pour into greased casserole dish, top with parmesan cheese, and bake at 375 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes.

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