Best Easy Creamed Spinach

I love rich, delicious, and hearty creamed spinach – it is the perfect side dish to tuck into on a holiday!

While you can buy creamed spinach from the store, this homemade creamed spinach is super easy, and tastes a million times better than the frozen or pre-prepped store kinds.

This creamed spinach recipe is entirely from scratch – and is perfect for a keto Thanksgiving recipe, since it is naturally low carb and gluten free.

I hope you love this creamed spinach as much as I do!

If you’re looking for other Thanksgiving dishes that are easy and low-carb, please check out my favorites: Instant Pot Roasted Turkey, Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts,Perfect Pan Fried Mushrooms,garlic parmesan roasted asparagus, andbacon wrapped scallops!

I have get a lot of questions on my recipes and I have readers of all abilities and comfort in the kitchen on my site – so I try to provide them with lots of information.

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How To Wilt Spinach

One of the reasons I like to make creamed spinach from scratch is all the flavor you get from freshly wilted spinach.

To wilt spinach quickly and easily from scratch, using fresh spinach, follow the tips below:

-Wilt spinach individually, in batches, in a large pot with a little water at the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking.

Work in batches to wilt all the spinach, tossing frequently so it wilts evenly.

-Boil spinach for 1 minute exactly, and then add to batch of ice water to prevent from overcooking.

Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe

This creamed spinach recipe is perfect for dieters following a keto, low-carb diet – it is rich and hearty, and naturally low carb.

Spinach is a great addition to keto diets, since it is lower in carbs than many vegetables, and is nutrient rich.

Dark, leafy greens are a wonderful addition to your keto diet – and make for a fabulously rich side dish!

To Make This Creamed Spinach Recipe, You’ll Need:

4 tbsp Butter
6 cloves Garlic (minced)
12 oz Baby spinach (about 17 cups of fresh spinach or one large container)
1/2 cup Heavy cream
4 oz Cream cheese, cubed
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Try these delicious Thanksgiving sides

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Easy Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

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Or try The Best Easy Baked Scalloped Corn Recipe, Easy Jalapeno Cheddar Bread, Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe, or Easy Loaded Leftover Mashed Potato Soup.

If you’re planning a keto Thanksgiving for a low-carb diet, please check out some of my favorite easy, delicious, and low carb favorites!

Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy

Spinach Zucchini Squash and Feta Casserole

Dry Brined Turkey

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

Or Easy Jalapeno Cheddar Bread, Keto Garlic Artichoke Rolls Recipe, Easy Sautéed Squash and Zucchini Recipe, and Roasted Green Bean Salad

Recipe FAQ’s

Creamed spinach can be made ahead and reheated before a big dinner to help save stove and oven space.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
To reheat, place in a pot on the stove and heat on medium until piping hot. If spinach thickens too much, add a bit of stock to loosen.

Spinach can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days, or frozen for four months.

The Best Easy Creamed Spinach Recipe

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