Boston Market Creamed Spinach

5 tablespoons butter or margarine – divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half and half cream
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen chopped spinach – thawed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1.  In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir flour and salt into pan until creamed
together.
2.  Slowly stir in cream, then stir in cream cheese; increase heat to medium.
3.  Constantly whisk until mixture becomes thick and smooth; remove from heat; set aside.
4.  In a saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions and garlic in remaining butter until transparent.
5.  Add spinach and water to pan; reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
6.  Stir prepared sauce and Parmesan into pan; stir until completely blended.