Easy Keto Low-Carb Instant Pot Garlic Creamed Spinach is the best quick recipe using frozen, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt). This 5-minute recipe makes the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or even holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
I typically order creamed spinach as a side dish when I am dining out at “fancy” steakhouses. I have even seen Martha Stewart’s recipe for Creamed Spinach. I have been making my own for years and it’s time I tried it out in my Instant Pot to save time.
How Do You Make The Best Creamed Spinach? How Do You Make Creamed Spinach From Scratch?
The best creamed spinach uses frozen or fresh spinach, garlic, onions, cream cheese, sour cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Top it with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Saute your garlic and onions first. Then add all of the ingredients (except the cheese to the Instant Pot). When the spinach has finished cooking stir in the cheese.
Is Creamed Spinach Healthy For You?
This recipe is low in carbs and is great for keto, low-carb, and sugar free lifestyles.
Can You Make Creamed Spinach with Sour Cream?
Absolutely! In fact, I use it in this recipe! You can also substitute plain Greek yogurt.
How Do You Make Creamed Spinach Without Cream?
This recipe does not use any cream or milk, but I do use cream cheese and parmesan. If you are looking for dairy-free, you may not want creamed spinach or you can use dairy-free alternatives for those ingredients.
How Do You Make German Creamed Spinach?
German Creamed Spinach is very similar and is paired with German meat dishes. Check out a recipe here.
You can also pair this with my Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
Easy Keto Low-Carb Instant Pot Garlic Creamed Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 16 oz frozen chopped spinach I prefer to use the frozen spinach that comes in a bag instead of the boxed frozen spinach.
- 1/2 cup broth I used chicken broth
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Note: I prefer to use frozen chopped spinach that comes in a bag because it isn’t frozen in a block like the frozen spinach that comes in a box. If you use block frozen spinach, I recommend you defrost and drain the water first. If you don’t, the recipe will likely turn out soupy because of the excess water.You can also use an equal amount of fresh spinach if you wish. The cook time will remain the same.
- Place the Instant Pot on the saute function.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, and onions to the pot.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions become fragrant and translucent.
- Add the frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, chicken broth, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the pot.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 5 minutes on Manual > High-Pressure Cooking.
- When the pot indicates it has finished, quick release the steam.
- Open the lid and add the parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted.
- Serve.
Mary
Thursday 8th of June 2023
Can you substitue full cream for cream cheese. If so how much.
staysnatched
Friday 9th of June 2023
Probably. I haven’t tried it so I don’t know. If you try it let me know!
Monica R
Tuesday 14th of February 2023
Made this to go with steak for our dinner tonight, and it's so good! I also love that I was able to increase my protein intake by adding in Greek yogurt. Definitely making this in the future!
staysnatched
Wednesday 15th of February 2023
Glad to hear it!
Halley
Friday 9th of December 2022
Hi. Can I make this ahead of time and put it in a casserole dish to freeze? Has anyone tried this yet? I was hoping to make it and freeze it ahead of time and pull it out for Christmas dinner.
staysnatched
Friday 9th of December 2022
Dairy doesn’t freeze well.
Nicole
Sunday 15th of May 2022
How would I make this in a slow cooker?
staysnatched
Tuesday 17th of May 2022
I haven’t tried it. I would add the ingredients, cook it on Low and watch it for cook time.
Evelyn
Tuesday 13th of July 2021
I hate to say that every time I’ve tried this recipe it burns in the Insta pot! I end up putting it on the stove. I want to know how nobody burns their’s. I sauté everything then add the broth to the glaze it so nothing is stuck to the bottom first please help me I don’t wanna do this on the stove top .
staysnatched
Tuesday 13th of July 2021
Mine never burns using frozen spinach. If you’re following the recipe exactly and still getting a burn, check out my stovetop recipe.