Easy Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

Easy Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

This Easy Low-Carb Creamed Spinach is a classic dish with a creamy flavor and texture, and it’s easy to make! Boldly flavored with parmesan cheese, perfectly cooked bright green spinach is prepared in a velvety sauce that can be made in one skillet and it's one of those dishes that never goes out of style. Making creamed spinach at home is quick and easy. This version calls for fresh or frozen spinach and can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect side dish for the upcoming holidays.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: CREAMED SPINACH, CREAMY SPINACH, KETO CREAMED SPINACH, LOW-CARB CREAMED SPINACH, THE BEST CREAMED SPINACH

Servings: People

Calories: 340kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Ingredients

2 Pounds Spinach (4) 8 oz Bags or 1 pound frozen) (chopped)
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Small Onion (minced)
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 Block (4) oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Cup Parmesan (grated)
Pinch Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Fresh Spinach Instruction:

In a large stock pot boil three inches of water. Add the fresh spinach in batches to the boiling water stirring to wilt the spinach.
Once the spinach is wilted drain the pot of water and spinach into a colander. Shock the spinach with cold water to cool the spinach quickly and to stop the cooking process. Once the spinach has cooled enough to handle squeeze out as much liquid as you can. This is important because you want your creamed spinach to be creamy and not watery. Chop the spinach.

Frozen Spinach Instructions:

Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much excess water as you can with your hands.

Prepare the Creamed Spinach:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and add the onions. Sautee the onions for 5-10 minutes or until they begin to soften.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic. Keep stirring until the garlic becomes fragrant for about one minute.
Add in the heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Break up the cream cheese with the wooden spoon and continue to stir until the cream cheese has melted. The sauce will begin to thicken as it cooks.
Stir in the spinach and let it heat through. If you feel it's too thick then add a splash more heavy cream. If it's too thin then continue to cook to reduce the sauce to your liking.
Season the creamed spinach with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and Enjoy!

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