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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Keto Side Dishes » Keto Creamed Spinach Steakhouse Copycat

    Keto Creamed Spinach Steakhouse Copycat

    by Frank Campanella 4 Comments

    Keto Creamed Spinach Steakhouse Copycat recipe
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    Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe

    This Steakhouse Keto Creamed Spinach is copycat recipe based on the famous Morton’s Steakhouse Creamed Spinach, just with a keto twist.

    If you’re looking for a keto friendly creamed spinach recipe than this is the perfect recipe for you.

    All of the creamy deliciousness but with a lot less carbs than traditional Steakhouse creamed spinach

    closeup of a fork full of creamed spinach

    How Many Carbs in Creamed Spinach?

    There are 15 carbs increased spinach or more when you are at a restaurant because most of the time they make a roux using butter and flour.

    We cut the carbs by more than half buying less liquid and more cheese and who doesn’t like more cheese.

    steakhouse style keto creamed spinach with sliced lemons

    Mortons Steakhouse Copycat Keto Creamed Spinach

    Ingredient List:

    • Spinach- You can use frozen or fresh but the key is to remove as much moisture as possible.
    • Heavy Cream-Heavy cream thickens as it cooks making it great for sauces like this.
    • Mozzarella Cheese– This is a great cheese for creamed spinach because it melts perfectly.
    • Parmesan Cheese- This cheese helps thicken the sauce as well as providing a nutty umami flavor to the recipe
    • Nutmeg- This secret ingredient adds that little something to the recipe that really brings out the flavor. Use sparingly though because its flavor is quite potent.
    • Salt & Pepper– Dont forget to season your food!!!
    • Minced Garlic– spinach doesn’t bring much flavor to the party so garlic is a fantastic wing man
    • Onion– much like the garlic onion brings added flavor to the spinach
    • Sour Cream- The tanginess in creamed spinach comes from the sour cream
    • Lemon- The slight acidity of lemon cuts through the richness to balance out the dish.

    Exact amounts can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom

    creamed spinach on a cutting board served in a sauté pan

    Step by Step Cooking Instructions

    1. In a saute pan cook diced onions and minced garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes until softened.
    2. Place the spinach on cutting board and rough chop into smaller even pieces then begin adding the spinach to the pan in batches. If using frozen spinach drain first then chop before adding to the pan.
    3. Once the spinach is cooked drain off ALL excess liquid then add in heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Simmer until the cream begins to thicken then stirin parmesan cheese.
    4. After the parmesan cheese has melted into the sauce you can flod in the sour cream and lemon juice. Turn heat to low then begin stirring in shredded mozzarella stirring until fully incorporated. 
    using a fork to serve keto creamed spinach out of a copper pan

    Cooking Tips and Variations

    Storage: You can store the keto creamed spinach in the fridge for up to 5 days in the fridge.

    Freeze: seal the creamed spinach in a container or a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Let completely thaw before reheating for best results.

    Reheating: You can microwave the creamed spinach for 90 seconds at 75% power stirring until spinach is hot. You can also reheat in a sauce pan over medium heat stirring until warm.

    Variations: Steakhouse creamed spinach is made completely in a sauce pan whereas casserole style is place in a dish topped with cheese and baked. Both are great options to try and see which you prefer.

    Fresh or Frozen: Honestly this recipe works with both fresh or frozen spinach. Just be sure to chop the spinach after its drained or you will have stringy pieces that are not fun to eat.

    Tip: I can’t stress enough, you have to make sure that you drain out the water after you cook spinach or your creamed spinach will be watery.

    keto creamed spinach in a pan with sliced lemon

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many carbs in spinach?

    there are about 3 total carbs in 4 cups of spinach. Spinach also has 2 grams of fiber per serving so the net carbs in a serving of spinach are only 1 net carb.

    Is frozen spinach healthy?

    when spinach is flash frozen right after cooking more nutrients and vitamins are locked in and preserved. making it a great affordable option.

    What main coarse goes with spinach?

    Steak is always at the top of the list. Chicken and pork are also tasty with creamed spinach along with my ricotta cauliflower mash.

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    Mortons steakhouse copycat keto creamed spinach

    keto creamed spinach in a pan with sliced lemon

    Steakhouse Keto Creamed Spinach (Morton’s Steakhouse Copycat)

    This Steakhouse Keto Creamed Spinach is copycat recipe based on the famous Morton's Steakhouse Creamed Spinach, just with a keto twist.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: Creamed Spinach
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Culinary Lion

    Ingredients

    • 40 oz Baby Spinach Fresh
    • ¼ cup Onion Finely Diced
    • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
    • 1 tbsp Butter
    • ½ cup Heavy Cream
    • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
    • ¾ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream
    • ⅛ tsp Nutmeg fresh grated is best
    • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
    • ¼ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    • 2 tsp Lemon Juice about ½ lemon

    Instructions

    • in a saute pan cook diced onions and minced garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes until softened.
    • Place the spinach on cutting board and rough chop into smaller even pieces then begin adding the spinach to the pan in batches. If using frozen spinach drain first then chop before adding to the pan.
    • Once the spinach is cooked drain off ALL excess liquid then add in heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Simmer until the cream begins to thicken then stirin parmesan cheese.
    • After the parmesan cheese has melted into the sauce you can flod in the sour cream and lemon juice. Turn heat to low then begin stirring in shredded mozzarella stirring until fully incorporated.

    Notes

    serving size about ⅓ cup

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13695IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Steakhouse Keto Creamed Spinach (Morton's Steakhouse Copycat)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 158 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 38mg13%
    Sodium 398mg17%
    Potassium 837mg24%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 13695IU274%
    Vitamin C 41mg50%
    Calcium 252mg25%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Judy

      July 08, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      beyond great! What do you like to dip into it?

      Reply
      • Culinary Lion

        July 09, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        I just like to eat it along side a big juicy steak

        Reply
    2. jan

      August 27, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new fav way to eat spinach. I didn’t have Parmesan, so I used gruyere instead. I used a bit less lemon and Omg, DELISH.

      Reply
      • Culinary Lion

        August 27, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        that sounds outstanding. thanks for sharing

        Reply

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