About
This keto adaptation of spinach Maria uses cream cheese to create a rich and creamy sauce as opposed to thickening with flour.
This makes for a hearty and filling side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or alongside roasted meats.
Ingredients
- 6 cup spinach frozen chopped or leaf unprepared
- 5 ounce cream cheese spread
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 medium – 2 1/2" diameter white onion
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon spices nutmeg ground
- 1 cup, grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set the frozen spinach aside to thaw, then drain away any excess liquid. Arrange the thawed spinach in an oven proof dish.
- Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat and finely slice the garlic. Add the garlic to the pan along with the onion and sweat until tender.
- Add the mustard and cream cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and you have a thick sauce.
- Add the nutmeg and the cheddar and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour the cheese sauce over the thawed spinach. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
- Scatter over the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 15-18mins until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 216.9kcal/907.6kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 15.9g (per serving)
- Carbs: 10.0g (per serving)
- Protein: 11.9g (per serving)
