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

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Course Crock Pot

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

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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