Keto Spinach Gratin

This Keto Spinach Gratin has a silky texture and cheesy flavor. We prepare this gratin with heavy whipping cream, Black pepper, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, cheddar cheese, spinach, nutmeg, salt, cream cheese, garlic, and butter. This gratin contains 310 calories and four grams of net carbs. We need 40 minutes to make this gratin without any difficulty. This Keto Spinach Gratin is good for hectic days, breakfasts, sides, gatherings, occasions, lunches, parties, events, functions, and dinners. You can use vegan cheese and coconut cream to make this gratin dairy-free for dairy intolerance. We store this gratin in a freezer for almost thirty days, so you can easily prepare it earlier. You can serve this gratin with grilled chicken, cauliflower rice, almond biscuits, or sour cream.

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STATS:

• Course: Side Dish, Main Dish
• Calories: 310 kcal
• Diet: Keto
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: American, French
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Portion Size: 1 cup
• Cooking Mode: Oven
• Total Servings: 4
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Total Time: 40 minutes

TOOLS:

• Oven
• Baking dish
• Medium skillet
• Bowls
• Whisk
• Spoon
• Grater

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups spinach
• Heavy whipping cream, one cup
• 2 pieces of garlic
• Half a cup of cream cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Cheddar cheese, one cup
• Half tsp. Nutmeg
• One-fourth cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Almond flour

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SPINACH:

• Spinach will give a fiber content and bulk in this recipe. We can alternate it with Swiss chard or kale.

HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM:

• Heavy whipping cream will provide nutritious fats and a velvety texture. You can swap it with high-fat cream cheese or coconut cream.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese will create a smooth and silky texture to this dish. We can replace it with vegan cream, ricotta, or mascarpone cheese.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• Cheddar cheese will give a fat content and a melty texture to the meal. You can substitute it with fontina, Gruyère, or mozzarella cheese.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese will help to form a golden crust for this gratin. We can also use Asiago cheese or Pecorino Romano.

BUTTER:

• Butter will help in cooking this gratin with an indulgent taste. You may utilize coconut oil or ghee as an alternative.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour will provide a crispy topping to this gratin. Alternatively, we can use crushed Parmesan cheese or crushed pork rinds.

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the empty oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
2. Heat the butter gently in a pan.
3. Slowly cook the garlic for one minute, or until fragrant.
4. Add spinach in batches, heat until it wilts, and then drain to remove any remaining moisture.
5. In a bowl, combine the pepper, heavy cream, salt, cream cheese, and nutmeg; beat until smooth.
6. Add the wilted spinach to the cream mixture and whisk until well coated.
7. In a dish, spread the mixture.
8. Add the Parmesan cheese after equally garnishing the surface with cheddar cheese.
9. To make the cheese crispy, dust it with almond flour.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the surface is brown and bubbling.
11. After five minutes of cooling, cut the gratin into slices and serve.

TIPS:

• Lastly, you can broil the surface for two minutes to make it crispier.
• We utilize a mix of cheeses for a deeper flavor.
• You can squeeze out extra water content from spinach to prevent a watery gratin.
• Use nutmeg to improve the creamy texture, and it provides a warm taste.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

MAIN DISHES:

• Grilled Chicken
• Steak
• Salmon
• Shrimp

KETO SIDES:

• Cauliflower Rice
• Zucchini Noodles
• Asparagus
• Green Beans

KETO BREADS:

• Keto Rolls
• Almond Biscuits
• Cheese Bread

TOPPINGS:

• Bacon Bits
• Parmesan
• Sour Cream
• Herbs

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put it in a tight vessel and stock it for nearly three days.

FREEZER:

• Store this gratin in a closed box for only 30 days.

FAQs:

Can we prepare this gratin earlier?

• Yes, you can make this gratin earlier, as it freezes nicely for only 1 month.

May I utilize frozen spinach in this meal?

• Yes, you can use frozen spinach, although squeeze out extra water content to avoid a watery gratin.

Will I prepare this gratin with non-dairy ingredients?

• Yes, you can make this gratin with vegan components for dairy allergies.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 310 kcal

Sodium: 410 mg

Net Carbs: 4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 1 g

Fats: 28 g

Proteins: 14 g

Total Carbs: 6 g