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Golden keto cheesy spinach bake in a white ceramic dish with bubbling mozzarella and visible spinach layers

Keto Cheesy Spinach Bake

A low-carb baked dish layered with fresh spinach, cream cheese, eggs, and melted mozzarella. Ready in 40 minutes and under 5 g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g fresh baby spinach about 8 oz, washed and dried
  • 170 g cream cheese full-fat, softened to room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150 g shredded low-moisture mozzarella divided
  • 40 g finely grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 190 C / 375 F. Lightly grease a 20 x 20 cm / 8 x 8 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add all the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until fully wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander and press firmly to drain as much liquid as possible. Pat dry with paper towels or squeeze in a clean kitchen towel.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is lump-free.
  5. Stir in the drained spinach, garlic from the pan, half the mozzarella (75 g), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until evenly combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  7. Scatter the remaining 75 g mozzarella and all the Parmesan evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling and the center feels set when pressed lightly.
  9. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Net carbs per serving are approximately 4 g. Nutrition is calculated using full-fat cream cheese and low-moisture shredded mozzarella.