Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach

This Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach is a lighter, healthier twist on classic creamed spinach.  Made in the crock pot with fresh spinach, low-fat cream cheese, and garlic, this easy side dish gives your restaurant vibes without the heavy cream.  Perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or steak night!

Serve this with my Vegetarian Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, and Crock Pot Mashed Potato for the best Thanksgiving meal.

Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach

This Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach is such a delicious side dish.  Made with fresh spinach instead of frozen and using light creamed cheese and vegetable broth instead of heavy cream, it gives you that rich, comforting, full-flavor dish without the fat.  This dish is a perfect healthy addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday table.  It also pairs perfectly as a side dish for a steak or salmon night like at a steakhouse.

I'm generally not a huge fan of creamed spinach because I feel like it's so unhealthy, but mine is perfect because it is lighter but still rich with flavor.  This version is only 150 calories with 9 grams of protein for a hearty portion.

Plus, it comes together with minimal effort and uses healthy ingredients.  Just throw the ingredients in the Crock Pot or slow cooker and let it do the work to give you a delicious side dish for dinner.  If your stove and oven are full while you're making a big meal, you will love that this is made on your counter in the slow cooker.

Why You'll Love this Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach recipe...

• Lighter: This uses low-fat dairy and vegetable broth instead of heavy cream.
• Easy: The slow cooker does the work for you!
• Creamy and delicious: Even without the heavy cream, this dish gives you that classic creamy texture and savory flavor you crave.
• Great for the holiday: Keep it warm in the Crock Pot while you prepare your dinner!
• Vegetable-Packed: This is an easy and delicious way to eat spinach, especially if you don't like it raw.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need for this Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach recipe, but keep scrolling for the full amounts.

• Spinach: You will need fresh or frozen spinach for this recipe.  I prefer fresh spinach for its texture and flavor, but in a pinch, you can use frozen.  If using frozen spinach, make sure to drain out any extra liquid.  You will need about 12 ounces of frozen.
• Whipped Cream Cheese: This recipe gets its creaminess from low-fat whipped cream cheese.  It's the magic ingredient that adds creaminess without heavy cream.
• Vegetable Broth: You will need 1 cup of vegetable broth to provide enough liquid to make the cream sauce.  If you are not vegetarian, you can also use chicken broth.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic gives this dish a savory flavor! Add more or less to taste.
• Pinch of red pepper: Enhances the flavor.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions for this Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Mix together the whipped cream cheese, vegetable broth, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the bottom of the crock pot.  I love this one!
2. Carefully mix the spinach in. You might need to stir and add it over a few minutes to fit it in.
3. Cook the spinach on low for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until cooked and soft.  The spinach cooks better over low heat, not high heat.
4. Serve warm.

Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach Variations

I love this Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it Cheesier: Add grated Parmesan cheese.
• Add More Spices: Add a touch of onion powder or Italian Seasoning.
• Add Other Veggies: You can also add artichoke hearts, onion, or bell pepper.

FAQ

Storage & Leftovers

More Crock Pot Dishes to Try:

• Crock Pot Shrimp Boil
• Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Crock Pot Honey Glazed Carrots
• Crock Pot Baked Ziti
• Crock Pot Pumpkin French Toast

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Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach

Julie Wunder

This Low Fat Crock Pot Creamed Spinach is a lighter, healthier twist on classic creamed spinach.  Made in the crock pot with fresh spinach, low-fat cream cheese, and garlic, this easy side dish gives your restaurant vibes without the heavy cream.  Perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or steak night!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Crock Pot

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces whipped cream cheese, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• pinch red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 4 cloves
• 20 ounces fresh spinach
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• Mix together the whipped cream cheese, vegetable broth, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper into the bottom of the crock pot.
• Carefully mix the spinach in. You might need to stir and add it over a few minutes to fit it in.
• Allow the spinach to cook 1 ½ to 2 hours on low until cooked and soft.
• Serve warm.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Freezing

You can freeze creamed spinach, although it tastes best fresh.  To freeze, store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 13605IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Crock Pot Creamed Spinach, Low Fat Creamed Spinach

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