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Sour Cream Substitute

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 recipe
Category Cooking Tip
Cuisine N/A
Author Lindsey Jerke

Description

Here are the best sour cream substitutes for all different types of recipes from baking to dips, fillings and more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plain whole milk Greek yogurt (Best overall option)
  • 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (Runner-up)
  • 1 cup creme fraîche (Best for sauces)
  • 1 cup ricotta (Best for fillings and dips)
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk (Best for baking and batters)

Instructions

  • Substitute any of first four ingredients at a 1:1 ratio with sour cream.
  • If substituting with buttermilk, start with ⅔ cup and add more as needed.

Notes

If the recipe you're using calls for regular sour cream, make sure you substitute with a whole milk (full fat) alternative. 
If the recipe calls for low-fat sour cream, you can substitute with a low-fat alternative. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonsCalories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 6mg
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