Creamy Keto Spinach
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Quick and easy, made with cream cheese, spinach, onions, nutmeg, salt and pepper. It will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
16 – 20 oz of fresh baby spinach
1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 ozs cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup of half n half milk
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Use a large pot and fill 1/4 full of water. Bring to boil. Add the fresh spinach. Let blanch for 2-3 minutes. Stiring until all leaves are wilted. Drain in a collander to get the excess water out. You will cook the spinach more later.
- Premeasure all the ingredents so you can add them into the skillet in a timely manner.
- In a large skillet melt butter on medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Adds the nutmeg, salt and pepper, stir just enough to blend
- Add the cream cheese, half and half and milk
- Stir until all is melted
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted
- Turn the heat down to medium low
- Add the spinach and stir until all is combined this will be another 2 – 3 minutes
- Turn off the stove
It is ready to serve!