This Keto Creamed Spinach With Mushrooms and Bacon is a twist on the classic creamed spinach recipe. It is still just as rich and creamy – but the mushrooms give it extra protein!
Sometimes, it can be tough to think of a low-carb side dish that isn’t just steamed vegetables. Not that steamed veggies are bad, it’s just that it’s really nice to add variety to your menu. This side dish is incredibly rich and works for family dinners too.
Similar Keto Spinach Recipes: Warm Spinach and Bacon Salad, Mushroom & Spinach Cauliflower
Keto Creamed Spinach
This recipe is so delicious, even people who don’t like spinach will eat it up. I think it tastes even better than the classic creamed spinach recipe. In fact, the mushrooms and bacon in this recipe make it addictive. You might have to make a double batch.
Best Low-Carb Creamed Spinach
The flavor and texture of this creamed spinach make it one of the best low-carb recipes for it you’ll ever find. It’s also really versatile too! You can use this as a side dish for your meal-prep. You can also serve this at a holiday family dinner or spread some on top of baked chicken or turkey.
You’ll probably think of some other ways you can use it too!
Easy Creamed Spinach With Cream Cheese
If you are looking for more healthy holiday side dishes, then put this on your list! There are lots of health benefits to this side dish beyond just the fact that it’s low in sugar and carbs.
Spinach is a power-food. It’s really high in antioxidants and iron. This side dish is also a fantastic source of calcium and protein from the cheese and cream. Mushrooms are really healthy vegetables, too. They are high in vitamin D and B. Plus, it’s an excellent source of riboflavin which is good for heart health and red blood cells.
Can You Use Frozen Spinach?
Yes, you can save yourself time and use frozen spinach. I prefer to use fresh spinach because I prefer the texture of fresh spinach over the frozen kind.
How To Make It Ahead And Store
This is an excellent recipe to make ahead for meal prep and even freeze. Here’s how to store low-carb creamed spinach.
How To Freeze Keto Creamed Spinach
This is a fantastically freezer-friendly meal. To freeze it, just put it in a freezer-safe container. I recommend putting it in an aluminum pan that comes with a lid. Then, seal it and store it in the freezer.
When you are ready to thaw it, just put it in the refrigerator overnight. Then, bake it in the oven at 325 degrees F until it is hot and heated through (about 10-15 minutes).
It will last about 6 months in the freezer.
How To Store Creamed Spinach For Meal Prep
This is also a delicious meal to eat with your weekly meal prep. Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It will last about one week in the refrigerator. For best results, refrigerate it before you add the toppings and store the toppings separately.
Alternative Toppings
Change things up and add these toppings to it:
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Homemade French Fried Onions
- Shredded Chicken
Keto Creamed Spinach With Mushrooms
Here is the full list of ingredients that you’ll need to make the creamed spinach. Exact measurements are located down below in the printable recipe card.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- Butter unsalted and divided
- Bacon chopped
- Baby spinach leaves
- Medium onion
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Heavy whipping cream
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a high sided saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
Add the mushrooms and onions to the saucepan with the butter, sauteing until they soften.
While the mushrooms and onions are cooking, add the other tablespoon of butter to a skillet over medium heat.
Place the spinach in the skillet, and cook until wilted. Squeeze out any extra liquid and set aside.
Cook the bacon, and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan with the onions and mushrooms, and saute an additional 30 seconds.
Place the cream cheese into the saucepan, and stir until melted.
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, pinch of nutmeg and stir until the sauce thickens.
Mix in the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until melted and well combined.
Stir the wilted spinach into the cream sauce, and add the bacon. Stir to combine well before serving.
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Keto Creamed Spinach With Mushrooms
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter unsalted and divided
- 2 slices bacon chopped
- 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a high sided saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
- Add the mushrooms and onions to the saucepan with the butter, sauteing until they soften.
- While the mushrooms and onions are cooking, add the other tablespoon of butter to a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the spinach in the skillet, and cook until wilted. Squeeze out any extra liquid and set aside.
- Cook the bacon, and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the saucepan with the onions and mushrooms, and saute an additional 30 seconds.
- Place the cream cheese into the saucepan, and stir until melted.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until melted and well combined.
- Stir the wilted spinach into the cream sauce, and add the bacon. Stir to combine well before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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