Creamy Cabbage and Leeks in the Crock Pot

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cashion Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1996.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ½ head cabbage coarsely chopped
 * 3 large leeks sliced
 * 1 large garlic clove minced
 * 2 tablespoons sherry or dry white wine
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 3 tablespoons butter extra
 * 1 cup milk
 * ¼ teaspoon mace or nutmeg
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup chicken broth

Directions

 * 1) Put cabbage and leeks in crock pot.
 * 2) Add minced garlic, sherry and water.
 * 3) Dot with 1 tablespoon butter then cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
 * 4) Melt remaining butter in saucepan and add flour.
 * 5) Stir until smooth and bubbling.
 * 6) Add cream or milk and cook over low heat until thickened.
 * 7) Add mace, salt and pepper.
 * 8) Mix into the cabbage and leek mixture.