Keto Creamed Spinach sacrifices ZERO taste and texture in its quest to be low-carb. Start by wilting fresh baby spinach leaves. Then, using cream, cheese and cream cheese, build an indulgently thick sauce to smother those veggies for homey, comfort food perfection. Perfect for both keto diets and any holiday meal that requires elastic-waist pants.
1ozfinely grated parmesan cheeseabout ½ cup heaping
½teaspoonnutmeg
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspooncracked pepper
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add 1 bag of spinach plus 1 tablespoon water and cook, tossing frequently, until the volume is reduced by half; add the second bag of spinach and again cook and toss frequently until the volume is reduced; add the third bag of spinach and continue cooking until all the spinach is wilted.
Remove the spinach using tongs, then spread over the prepared baking sheet. Place another layer of paper towels on top of the spinach to help wick any excess moisture.
Add the butter to the dutch oven and heat until it melts then foams. Add the onions, toss to coat in fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add the heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until the mixture is smooth, slightly thickened, and barely simmering.
Add the grated parmesan in batches, stirring after each addition, until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper and stir once more.
Add the baby spinach to the pot and gently fold into the cheese sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
If the spinach isn’t dry enough, gently squeeze a handful at a time before transferring to the cream sauce. The spinach should feel "squeaky" dry.
Substitute 10-oz frozen spinach; defrost and thoroughly dry before adding to the sauce.
Leftovers: store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in-between.