Creamed Spinach

Simple creamed spinach which can be served as a side or a sauce over fish, chicken, rice or pasta.  This is adapted from a recipe at Jamie Olivers'  .  He bakes his but I skip that part and add a bit more flavor. 

Ingredients

2 onions

2 cloves of garlic, smashed and diced

Cooking oil 

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1.5 lb frozen chopped spinach

4 oz Cheddar cheese, finely grated

2 oz Goat cheese

4 to 6 oz crème fraîche

Bit of butter

Optional : 

Red Pepper flake

Pesto 

1. Diced the onions and garlic, keep separate.   Sprinkle salt over both a let sit for 15 minutes.  
2. Heat a pan to medium low.  I prefer cast iron or carbon steel, skip the non-stick they are poison.  Add the onion and a bit of oil (cooking oil - grapeseed, canola, ..).  Toss in the dried oregano.  Cook for 10 mins until soft.   Don't let the onions brown too much
3. Toss in the garlic, cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the frozen spinach.  Add as much as you wish.  1.5 lbs is just a suggestion.  Let cook for the spinach to thaw and most of the liquid to evaporate.
5. Add the creme fraiche, more if you prefer more cream.  Stir to mix.  Lower the heat if the mixture is bubbling to much.  Keep the mixture creamy.
6. Add the goat cheese, mix to incorporate.
7. Add the grated cheese.  Cheddar is just a suggestion but you can use parmesan, manchego, feta, etc.  What ever white cheese you might have that needs to be used.   Grate it finely like you would for parmesan for pasta.  
8. Salt and pepper to taste.  Can add a pat or two of butter for additional creaminess. 
9. Can add some red pepper flakes.  If I have some leftover pesto, I usually add a few tablespoons. 
10. Mix well.  At this point, if you want, you could toss the mixture in a blend to make a smooth sauce.  
11. Serve