Delmonico's Creamed Spinach

2 lbs fresh spinach, tough stems removed and washed 

1/4 c heavy cream

4 T of butter

1 teaspoon minced garlic (I added 3 teaspoons)

6 T flour

1 1/3 c whole milk

1 teaspoon salt

3 T finely chopped shallots

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.  Drain and press out as much water as possible.  Set aside.  (You could even use frozen spinach, warm and drain extremely well)

Bring the cream to a low boil in a small saucepan.  Remove from heat.  Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.  Add the shallots and garlic and cook stirring until soft and brown in the butter mixture, about 3 minutes.  Add the flour and cook, then reduce the heat to low and stir constantly to make a light roux.  Add the milk in a steady stream whisking constantly and cook till thick.  Approx 1 min.  Add salt, pepper and nutmeg and simmer 3 min.  Add the hot cream, stir, fold in the swiss and parmesan cheeses and mix till smooth.  Add the spinach, mix well and cook until completely warmed through 2-3 min.   Voila!