Creamed Garlic Spinach with Parmesan and Bacon

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A rich, creamy keto side dish combining sautéed spinach, smoky bacon, and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying low-carb accompaniment. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs bacon strips, fresh spinach leaves, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 4 chopped bacon slices until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet with bacon fat. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach leaves to the skillet, stirring continuously until wilted down, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes until the cream thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix well until cheese melts and coats the spinach.
  6. Step 6: Return the crispy bacon to the skillet, stir to combine, and serve warm.

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