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This Easy Creamed Spinach recipe uses fresh spinach, creamed cheese, bacon, and Parmesan cheese to recreate the steak house classic at home. It is low carb, keto, and gluten-free, and a dish the entire family will love, kids too!
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Y'all have GOT to try this Easy Creamed Spinach recipe ASAP!
I know a lot of people hear the word "spinach" and automatically wrinkle their noses and get the stank face right?
I have never understood that. I grew up loving spinach, in all forms. I was the weird kid that, back in the day when they served spinach in school lunches, would gladly scoop up everyone's unwanted side and gobble it up while they all looked at me like I had lost my damn mind.
When it comes to the creamed version of this leafy green I firmly believe there are just two camps.
Those that love it, and those that have never had a good version of it.
This is that version, my friends.
Not only is it super easy to make, but it tastes so good you will never want any other version of it!
This Easy Creamed Spinach fits nicely into the keto lifestyle but isn't just for low carb peeps. Spinach is one of those special ingredients that brings so much to the table (no pun intended).
A serving of spinach contains:
- Calories: 23
- Protein: 2.9 grams
- Carbs: 3.6 grams
- Sugar: 0.4 grams
- Fiber: 2.2 grams
- Fat: 0.4 grams
For those of us living la vida low carb, you subtract that 2.2 grams of fiber from the 2.9 grams of carbs and you get 1.7 grams of net carbs per serving of spinach.
Spinach is also a great source of vitamins and minerals, which include:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Folic acid
- Iron
- Calcium
Spinach also contains several other vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B6, B9, and E.
So spinach is a side dish that you really should be enjoying. It not only tastes amazing and is low carb, but it is also super good for you!
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🥘Ingredients
These are the ingredients necessary to make Easy Creamed Spinach.
- Bacon
- Fresh baby spinach
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Organic garlic powder
- Organic onion powder
- Nutmeg
- Red pepper flakes
- Pink sea salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Instructions
This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making Easy Creamed Spinach. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Place on a paper towel.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the baby spinach to the skillet, saute until the spinach wilts and is heated through,
Add the cream cheese to the pan. Stir together until the cream cheese has melted.
Add sour cream, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and mix together until completely combined.
🍽Equipment
This is the equipment you will need to make Easy Creamed Spinach:
Storage
Store the leftover Easy Creamed Spinach in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
I don't recommend freezing this creamed spinach.
FAQ
I prefer the fresh baby spinach in this because it has a mild sweet flavor, but yes you could use frozen if you need to, or prefer. You can use 10 ounces of frozen. Make sure it is thawed and drained. I wring it out in a clean kitchen towel to get as much water out as possible.
Yes, you can. Just allow the creamed spinach to fully cool before placing it in the refrigerator. Make sure to press some plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the creamed spinach to prevent skin from forming. Place the creamed spinach in a skillet and reheat over low heat just until it begins to bubble.
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I wouldn't recommend freezing it though because dairy has a tendency to get a bit grainy due to the fact that the fat separates during the freezing process. It doesn't change the flavor, but it isn't very pretty to look at.
More Keto & Low Carb Recipes with Spinach
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Low Carb Zuppa Toscana
- Keto Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon and Tomato Vinaigrette
- Keto Spinach and Egg Stuffed Mushrooms
- Crustless Keto Spinach Pie
- Ham and Spinach Mini Quiches
Easy Creamed Spinach
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 16 ounces baby spinach
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon organic garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon organic onion powder
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- pink salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Place on a paper towel.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the baby spinach to the skillet, saute until the spinach wilts and is heated through.
- Add the cream cheese to the pan. Stir together until cream cheese has melted.
- Add sour cream, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and mix together until completely combined.
- Chop the bacon and sprinkle over the top.
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Nutrition
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Kim Bee
This is calling my name!
Norma
I can hardly wait to cook this. How much fresh baby spinach goes into this recipe?
bobbiskozykitchen
Oh, I am so sorry for the mix up! I have added the spinach to the recipe card now.
Heidi
OMG! I could have written that part about eating my schoolmates’ spinach in the cafeteria 😅. I love creamed spinach! Thanks for this recipe.