Spinach Dip Recipe (Keto & Low Carb)

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Last Updated on October 16, 2023 by Toya

See how to make the best spinach dip in just under 30 minutes! This cheesy, flavorful keto spinach dip is made from scratch with simple ingredients and will make the perfect appetizer with just 3.8 net carbs!

Does spinach dip have carbs?

Yes, spinach dip does have a few carbs. Typically, most spinach dip recipes, whether labeled keto, paleo, or just plain spinach dip, have an average of 20–35 grams of carbs for the entire recipe. However, once portioned into serving sizes, the carbs are reduced to about 2–5 grams of carbs per serving. 
For this particular keto diet spinach dip, there are 31 grams of total carbs and 7.5 grams of fiber in the entire casserole dish of spinach dip. Once divided into 6 servings, there are 5.1 grams of total carbs and 1.3 grams of fiber in each serving.
This means you can enjoy this recipe guilt-free if you’re following a keto lifestyle!

Easy spinach dip recipe

This spinach dip takes spinach and cheese and makes it into a deliciously easy dip for just about any occasion. Made with under 10 ingredients, this dip is so good, it’s hard to believe it’s keto friendly. 

The dip is a creamy rich dip that is bursting with cheddar, mozzarella, and spinach flavor. It’s perfect for any crowd, including game day parties or family gatherings and it is also a great appetizer for movie nights. 

This dip is so good – creamy rich and indulgent – it’s guaranteed to be gone quickly! I mean, who can resist spinach dip?!

Can I eat spinach on keto?

You sure can! Spinach is a low carb leafy vegetable that contains only 6 calories and 0.9  grams of carbs in every 1 cup serving. As such, spinach is naturally keto-friendly.

Similarly, keto spinach dip is made with ingredients that are also naturally low carb such as cheese, spinach, butter, and a few seasonings. 

Ingredients for spinach dip

  • 11 oz fresh spinach leaves (or 1 cup frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 
  • 6 oz cream cheese 
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon butter 
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

How to make spinach dip

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, then measure out and gather all the ingredients as this will make preparing this recipe easier. 

Next melt the butter in a sauce pan, then add the chopped spinach. Also add the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes on medium to high heat.

Then lower the heat and add the cream cheese to the saucepan and mix well.

Once it starts bubbling, add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and stir until everything is properly melted. About 2 minutes.

Note: At this point you can go ahead and skip the remaining steps and simply serve the recipe as is with baking.  However, if you’d  like a cheesy topping go ahead and follow the remaining steps. 

Transfer the spinach and cheese mix into a very small baking dish, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, then bake in a preheated oven for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

Remove the baked spinach dip from the oven, and serve warm with a side of your choice. 

low carb spinach dip

What to serve with spinach dip 

Low carb spinach dip can be served with many sides including:

Is fresh spinach better than frozen spinach for spinach dip recipe?

Both frozen spinach and fresh spinach work well for this recipe, although frozen spinach is naturally easier to use when cooking.

However, I used fresh spinach leaves because I believe they make my spinach recipes taste a whole lot better. With fresh spinach leaves, only 1 extra simple step needs to be taken. That of removing the stems from the leaves so I always just try to opt for fresh leaves. 

If you’d prefer to use frozen spinach for this low carb spinach dip recipe, 1 cup of frozen spinach is all you’ll need to properly substitute for the 11 ounces of fresh spinach leaves used for the recipe.

Storing 

You can store this spinach dip in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in an airtight container to help keep the recipe fresh. To reheat, scoop out some of the dip and place it into the microwave until hot. Serve and enjoy!

If you love this recipe, also try out this delicious sautéed spinach recipe!

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Best Damn Keto Spinach Dip!

Best Damn Keto Spinach Dip!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes

See how to make the best keto spinach dip in just under 30 minutes! This cheesy, flavorful spinach dip is made from scratch with simple ingredients and will make the perfect appetizer with just 3.8 net carbs!

Ingredients

  • 11 oz fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 6 0z cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees, then measure out and gather all the ingredients as this will make preparing this recipe easier. 
    2. Next melt the butter in a sauce pan, then add the chopped spinach. Also add the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes on medium to high heat.
    3. Then lower the heat and add the cream cheese to the saucepan and mix well.
    4. Once it starts bubbling, add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and stir until everything is properly melted. About 2 minutes.
    5. Transfer the spinach and cheese mix into a very small baking dish, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
    6. Remove the baked spinach dip from the oven, and serve warm with a side of your choice. 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 427mgCarbohydrates: 5.1gNet Carbohydrates: 3.8gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 12g
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