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 a layer of Parmesan cheese & pork rinds! Gluten-free, low carb, keto side dish recipe perfect for holidays or weeknight dinner!

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

See, most old-school creamed spinach recipes call for milk & flour to create the rich & creamy cheese sauce that sets off the spinach. If you’re on a low carb diet, you know milk & 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 & pepper plus a fabulous, crunchy Parmesan & 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 make it go faster! 

Frozen or Fresh Spinach?

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

If you want to speed up prep time make sure you de-thaw the spinach before you begin. If you missed that step, you can dethaw in the microwave & put the spinach 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 & cream cheese, but it’s not a deal breaker if you have to use it straight out of the fridge! 

Low Carb Breadcrumbs

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

You may want to crush the pork rinds ahead of time, but that couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is place the pork rinds in a sealed ziplock baggie & crush. Takes about 2 minute tops!

How Many Carbs Are In Low Carb Creamed Spinach?

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

More Must-Have Keto Side Dishes

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

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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