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creamy keto creamed spinach with mushrooms and crispy bacon
Anderson Jorge

Keto creamed spinach with mushrooms and bacon

Keto creamed spinach with mushrooms and bacon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main / Snack, Main Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 slices bacon chopped
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until softened and lightly browned.
  3. In a separate skillet, melt the remaining butter and add the spinach. Cook until fully wilted, then squeeze out excess liquid and set aside.
  4. Add the chopped bacon to the mushroom mixture and cook until crisp.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  6. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and add the nutmeg, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and stir until fully melted and creamy.
  9. Fold in the drained spinach and mix well.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper and serve warm.

Notes

  • Fat: ~18 g
  • Protein: ~10 g
  • Total carbohydrates: ~5 g
  • Net carbs: ~4 g
  • Fiber: ~1 g