This Cheesy Creamed Spinach recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and Keto side dish that goes great with steak, chicken, and especially salmon! It’s an easy family-friendly recipe packed with nutrients while being quick to make!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Serving Size 4servings
Ingredients
2cupsfrozen spinach
4cupscauliflower(we used a small head of cauliflower and cut it into small florets)
1onion(diced)
1garlic clove(minced)
1/2cupmozzarella(shredded - plus a little extra for on top)
Bring a medium sized pot of salted water to the boil. Once it boils, add the cauliflower florets and boil for approximately 10 minutes (or until soft).
While the cauliflower boils, caramelize the onion in a little bit of butter and oil [butter for flavor, oil to keep it from burning] until soft and translucent and and then add the spinach and nutmeg. Cook until the spinach is warmed through.
When the cauliflower is cooked, use a slotted spoon to scoop the florets into a food processor. Add the cream and butter. Blitz the cauliflower until smooth. Taste and then season with salt and pepper.
Now mix the cauliflower, spinach/onion and cheese together, taste test and add more salt if needed, and scoop into a cast iron pan or small baking dish.
Slide under the broiler until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
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Notes
Adjust the spinach and cauliflower quantities to your own tastes if you’d like: More spinach for a more “substantial” side dish, more cauliflower for a “creamier” dish. We prefer a “creamier” dish.
Do not underestimate the power of salt with making a delicious Cauliflower Mash - the water you boil the cauliflower in should be well salted - think sea water!
Try different cheeses. Use Gouda or Cheddar instead of Mozzarella for a stronger flavor, or crumbled feta. My favorite is Pepper Jack!
Add other veggies like artichoke hearts.
Add chopped bacon bits for a crispy, savory surprise!