An Edible Mosaic™

Everyday Fare With Extraordinary Flair

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • about
    • faq
    • legal
  • recipes
  • books
  • portfolio
  • my other blog
  • press
  • work with me
  • contact

Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Keto Spanakopita Dip

Keto Spanakopita Dip

May 27, 2019 by Faith 2 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Keto Spanakopita Dip is rich and super cheesy with four kinds of cheese, and garlic and dill bump up the flavor!

Keto Spanakopita Dip with Hand Holding Spoon in Dip

I never heard anyone complaining of too many cheesy dip recipes. (I mean, is there such a thing as too much cheese?!) With that in mind, here I took inspiration from delicious Greek cuisine and made a low carb version of Spanakopita, no crispy crust needed!

My Keto Spanakopita Dip uses four different cheeses for different textures, flavors, and gooey cheesy melty-ness:

  • Cream cheese makes the perfect creamy base.
  • Mozzarella melts well and gives this dip a great “cheese pull” effect.
  • Sharp white cheddar adds richness and complexity.
  • Lastly, feta adds tangy, salty flavor and crumbly texture. Garlic and dill add a lot to the flavor profile too!

Pro Tip: Don’t skimp on the cheese! The different kinds of cheese all add something unique to this dish. And it’s supposed to be ultra-cheesy.

You can use anything you want for dipping here. I whipped up my own low carb tortilla chips, as a play on the crispy phyllo crust. However, celery sticks or cucumber slices would also be delicious.

Keto Spanakopita Dip in White Gratin Dish

Greek Food

Greek cuisine is from the Mediterranean area, and as such, it commonly includes the following:

  • Olives and olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Cheese and yogurt
  • Fresh herbs
  • Nuts
  • Honey
  • Wine
  • Grains, especially wheat
  • Meat, often lamb

You can read more about Greek food on Wikipedia.

Keto Spanakopita Dip with Homemade Low Carb Tortilla Chips Overhead View

Delicious Greek Inspired Recipes to Try:

  • Low Carb One Pan Greek Baked Chicken Dinner with Tzatziki Sauce
  • Greek Salad Bowls with Spiced Lamb Burgers
  • Lower Carb Beef Eggplant Moussaka Casserole
  • Roasted Greek Potatoes
  • Baklava

Keto Spanakopita Dip with Cheese Pull

What is Spanakopita?

Spanakopita is a savory Greek pie with a spinach and feta cheese filling and phyllo crust.

Authentic Spanakopita

Now, of course my recipe for Keto Spanakopita Dip isn’t an authentic Spanakopita recipe! Authentic Spanakopita is a pie, and it uses phyllo dough for a crunchy golden crust to encompass the savory spinach-based filling. Although it’s delicious, traditional Spanakopita is high in carbs so I took the same flavor profile and remade it into a low-carb and keto-friendly version – in dip form!

Spanakopita Dip

I wanted to remake this classic Greek recipe into something that can easily fit into a ketogenic lifestyle. The easiest way to do that was to omit the phyllo and use cheese as the base! There’s still spinach in this recipe, but it’s quite a bit less. The main flavors in this four-cheese dip are garlic, dill, and of course the four different kinds of cheese!

This recipe is great to have on hand as an appetizer for a party. It’s sure to be a hit with both keto and non-keto eaters! I served this dip with my easy homemade low carb tortilla chips.

Pro Tip: Whip this up and keep it in the fridge and treat it as a keto fat bomb. To do so, heat one portion (or half a portion, if that’s what fits into your macros) at a time.

Easy Homemade Low Carb Tortilla Chips Recipe

My recipe is so quick and easy, you’ll find yourself making it all the time! Find my recipe in the image below, and also in the recipe card below.

Homemade Low Carb Tortilla Chips on Baking Tray with Recipe Text

More Low Carb and Keto Dip Recipes to Try:

  • Chile Relleno Dip
  • Baked Creamy Garlic Parmesan Hot Artichoke Dip
  • Warm Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip
  • Mexican 7 Layer Dip
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Sugar Free Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Keto Spanakopita Dip with Homemade Low Carb Chips
Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

Keto Spanakopita Dip in White Gratin Dish

Keto Spanakopita Dip

Keto Spanakopita Dip is rich and super cheesy with four kinds of cheese, and garlic and dill bump up the flavor!
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Greek
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • 4 ounces shredded white cheddar I used Cabot Legacy Collection White Oak Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 ounce crumbled feta
  • Fresh parsley leaves for the top
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and spinach, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Spread this into the bottom of a 1-quart baking dish or gratin dish.
  • Add the cream cheese to the dish, and then the mozzarella, cheddar, dill, and feta.
  • Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the fresh parsley on top.
  • Serve warm.

Helpful Tips

  • Net Carbs: 1g per serving
  • Whip up this dip and keep it in the fridge and treat it as a keto fat bomb. To do so, heat one portion (or half a portion, if that’s what fits into your macros) at a time.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese for this recipe! The different kinds of cheese all add something unique to this dish. And it's supposed to be ultra-cheesy.
  • To Make Low Carb Tortilla Chips: Preheat oven to 375F; line a large baking tray with foil and spray with avocado oil. Cut your favorite low carb tortillas into chip-shaped wedges and arrange them on the prepared tray. Spray the tops with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 65mg | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @anediblemosaic or tag #anediblemosaic!

Keto Spanakopita Dip Pin

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Related

Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Low Carb Tagged: Appetizers, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Carb High Fat, Recipes, Spanakopita, Spanakopita Dip

Comments

  1. Scarlet says

    May 31, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    That looks delish! I will have to fix it for my mother in law when she visits. She is on a keto diet and I am sure we can all enjoy that dip! Pinning right now.

    Reply
    • Faith says

      June 2, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Scarlet, Thank you so much! I hope you all enjoy it! :)

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Hello! I’m Faith and I write An Edible Mosaic. This is my recipe collection of international favorites and updated American classics, with an emphasis on seasonal dishes. I focus on real foods that sustain body and mind, bring people together, and make a house a home. Welcome to my mosaic of recipes.

Subscribe

email

Subscribe to have new posts delivered to your email inbox:

rss

Subscribe to the RSS feed in the reader of your choice.

Feedburner Bloglovin'

Languages

archives

categories

meet faith

I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

faith's book

on instagram

anediblemosaic

❄️Buffalo-born + raised
☀️Florida-based
🍴Food✈️Travel📝Musings
📷Food stylist + photographer
📚Cookbook author
✨Lover of vintage things + good coffee

Instagram post 2191875618324833933_193133428 It’s tradition. @laraclevenger and I meet up, we have way too much fun working, and we eat allll the Indian food. 🙃 #lovemyjob #indianfood #shotoniphone
Instagram post 2188737294404226253_193133428 Rome, one of the oldest souls I’ve ever known. #🇮🇹 #roma #italia #wanderlust #travelgram #traveldeeper #instatravel #prettyplaces #map_of_italy #map_of_europe #earthpix #lonelyplanet #exploreyourworld #spqr #latergram #blackandwhite #iphonography #shotoniphone #photography
Instagram post 2188013014389581388_193133428 When you want alllll the cranberry bliss, but without the gluten or loads of sugar. 🙌🏻 Inspired by Starbucks cranberry bliss bars, my #paleo cranberry bliss cake is an oldie but a goodie on my other website #HealthySweetEats! It's festive and perfect for a weekend holiday baking project. ❤️ . . https://www.healthysweeteats.com/cranberry-bliss-cake-inspired-by-starbucks-cranberry-bliss-bars/ . . #glutenfree #starbuckscopycat #bakingseason #holidaybaking #f52grams #f52food #thekitchn #makesmewhole @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #cranberrybliss #cranberryblissbar #beautifulcuisines #hautecuisines #huffposttaste #yahoofood #bhgfood #eeeeeats #holidayfood #festivefood #happyfriday
Instagram post 2186463100185874499_193133428 Like velvet. 🧡 . . Swirls of Butternut Squash Puree with Fontina Cheese, Fresh Thyme, and Brown Butter, and there are no words. 😭🤯🤩🤤 Search "butternut puree" on An Edible Mosaic for the recipe --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/butternut-squash-puree-with-fontina-cheese-fresh-thyme-and-brown-butter/ . . #thanksgiving2019 #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #sidedish #f52grams #f52food #makesmewhole @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #eatyourveggies #beautifulcuisines #foodstyling #foodphotography #onmytable #eeeeeats
Instagram post 2185880916279076048_193133428 I asked my dad what he wanted me to bring for Thanksgiving. I know my uncle is making the turkey 🦃🍽 (and probably no less than 10 side dishes lol), so I wasn't at all surprised when dad said everything is all set. I told him there's no way I'm coming empty handed (and the veggie soup I made for his freezer stash doesn't count bc it's not Thanksgiving-related!), and he told me to bring "one of those crazy keto desserts" I make. 🤣 (Apparently my crazy keto dessert reputation precedes me. 🤷🏼‍♀️😆👏🏻) I'm going to try to find time to whip up something low carb, or I might go with this crowd-pleaser that makes enough to feed a crowd! If you've never made slab pie, the beauty of it is that it makes a huge pie 🥧 with minimal extra effort than what it takes to make a normal pie. (Side Note: Don't fear the pie! If even I can make a pastry crust, you definitely can. 😘) And I don't know about you, but when I indulge in pie, it's apple for me alllll the way. 🍎🍏 . . Search "apple slab pie" on An Edible Mosaic for the recipe --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/apple-slab-pie-with-nutty-oat-crumble-topping/ . . #applepie #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingdessert #fallfoods #thisisfall #f52grams #f52food @thefeefeed #feedfeed #thekitchn #huffposttaste #onmytable #eeeeeats #saveur #bonappetit #foodphotography #piegram
Instagram post 2185059598599567110_193133428 #ad #tillamook_partner Not gonna lie, one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. 🙌🏻 Turkey 🦃 + cranberry sauce + fried sage 🌿 + lots of cheese 🧀 and really, this doesn’t even feel like leftovers. 💁🏼‍♀️ @tillamook . https://www.anediblemosaic.com/grilled-cheese-thanksgiving-leftovers-sandwich/ . #TogetherWithTillamook #thanksgiving #thanksgivingleftovers #grilledcheese #grilledcheesesandwich #cheeselover #cheeselife #f52grams #huffposttaste #feedfeed #eeeeeats
Load More...
Home | About | FAQ | Legal | Recipes | Books | Portfolio | My Other Blog | Press | Work with Me | Contact

Copyright © 2019 | Faith Gorsky, An Edible Mosaic™ | All Rights Reserved Design by Deluxe Designs

This site uses cookies to ensure the best user experience possible.AcceptNo ThanksPrivacy policy
Revoke cookies