The Best Low Carb Creamed Spinach [An Easy Keto Side Dish Recipe]

The best low-carb creamed spinach recipe! Find out how to make this epic keto side dish with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, butter, and garlic topped with Parmesan cheese and pork rinds. Gluten-free, low-carb, keto side dish recipe perfect for holidays or weeknight dinner.

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Just the Facts, Ma’am: Creamy keto creamed spinach with cream cheese, butter, garlic and Parmesan, topped with crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs. Ready in 25 minutes. Serves 5, at 2.6g net carbs per serving. Make it a day ahead for the holidays; just add the topping right before baking.

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I first fell in love with creamed spinach when I discovered it as a side dish at one of the Mississippi Delta’s most historic restaurants, Lusco’s. That was before I started doing keto and learned that all creamed spinach recipes are not equal.

See, most old-school creamed spinach recipes call for milk and flour to create the rich and creamy cheese sauce that sets off the spinach. If you’re on a low-carb diet, you know milk and flour are no-gos. 

You won’t miss those extra carbs in this keto-creamed spinach recipe! We are sticking with low-carb, simple ingredients: spinach (fresh or frozen), cream cheese, butter, garlic, a little salt and pepper, and a fabulous, crunchy Parmesan and pork rind topping.

Making Keto Creamed Spinach 

This easy creamed spinach comes together quickly, but you can do a couple of meal-preppy things ahead to speed it up.

Frozen or Fresh Spinach? 

Feel free to use fresh or frozen spinach—whatever you have on hand or is cheaper at the store will work. Don’t hesitate to use frozen spinach: frozen veggies are selected at their peak ripeness and flash-frozen to maintain nutrients. 

If you want to speed up prep time, make sure you thaw the spinach before you begin. If you missed that step, you can thaw it in the microwave and put it in a colander to drain. Pat with paper towels to dry; otherwise, you’ll have a watered-down version of creamed spinach! 

It’s also a good idea to start with room-temperature (softened) butter and cream cheese, but it’s not a deal breaker if you have to use them straight out of the fridge. 

Low Carb Breadcrumbs

Pork rinds are my favorite zero-carb substitute for breadcrumbs. They add texture, flavor, and crunch to this and many other keto casseroles and sides. 

You may want to crush the pork rinds beforehand, but that couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is place the pork rinds in a sealed ziplock baggie and crush them. It takes about 2 minutes, tops.

How Many Carbs Are In Low-Carb Creamed Spinach?

This creamed spinach contains 2.6 net carbs, 4.1 grams of protein, and 22.1 grams of fat per serving. 

FAQ

Can I make creamed spinach ahead for Thanksgiving?

Yes! Make it through the “transfer to a baking dish” step up to a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Add the Parmesan and pork rind topping right before baking, and add 5–10 extra minutes since it’s starting cold.

Fresh or frozen spinach, which is better?

Both work. Frozen is cheaper and faster. Just thaw it and squeeze it really dry so your creamed spinach doesn’t get watery.

Can I make it without pork rinds?

Absolutely. Skip them and use extra Parmesan for the crunchy top.

More Keto Recipes with Spinach

Love spinach as much as I do? Try my creamy spinach dip, the crockpot Tuscan garlic chicken loaded with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, or these make-ahead keto freezer meals.

More Must-Have Keto Side Dishes

If you like this creamed spinach recipe, then you need to check out these keto sides!

Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup – Another creamy keto favorite for holiday cooking. Enjoy it by the bowl, or use it to make a low carb green bean casserole to serve alongside your creamed spinach.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon – An easy low carb side that screams I worked all day on this, but it took less than 40 minutes to pan roast these Brussels Sprouts to perfection in bacon, butter, and olive oil:) 

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole With Cream Cheese – Loads of cream cheese, cheddar, butter, and bacon combined with cauliflower create an unbelievably delicious side dish that is ready to serve in 45 minutes.

46 Keto Side Dish Recipes: The Low Carb Sides That Make Dinner A Meal – An epic collection of the best low carb side dish recipes! 

Keto Stuffed Mushrooms With Cream Cheese & Bacon – You need these stuffed mushrooms in your life & at your next party! Each bacon-wrapped mushroom is perfectly portioned to pack a ton of flavor without the carbs! (Bake or Grill) 

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