Keto Spinach Maria
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.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Set the frozen spinach aside to thaw, then drain away any excess liquid. Arrange the thawed spinach in an oven proof dish.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add the mustard and cream cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and you have a thick sauce.
Step 5
Add the nutmeg and the cheddar and stir until the cheese has melted.
Step 6
Remove the pan from the heat and pour the cheese sauce over the thawed spinach. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
Step 7
Scatter over the Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 8
Bake for 15-18mins until bubbling and golden.
Ingredients
- Spinach Frozen Chopped Or Leaf Unprepared – 6 cup
- Cream Cheese Spread – 5 ounce
- Garlic – 1 clove
- White Onion – 1 medium – 2 1/2″ diameter
- Unsalted Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Mustard – 1 teaspoon
- Spices Nutmeg Ground – ⅛ tsp
- Cheddar Cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Salt, Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground – ⅛ teaspoon