sour cream substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 6.5 · Sour cream — cream fermented with lactic acid bacteria for a thick, tangy, creamy texture. Used as a topping for baked potatoes, chili, and tacos, and as a tenderizing acid in baked goods, dressings, and dips.

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01

Plain Yogurt

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest dairy match; slightly thinner, works perfectly in dips, baking, and toppings

02

Greek Yogurt

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thicker and tangier; closest swap in dips, baked potatoes, and creamy dressings

03

Buttermilk

8.0
7/8 cup : 1 cup

Tangy and thick; use 1:1 in baking for tender crumb, adds slight sourness to pancakes

04

Mayonnaise

7.5
1:1

Similar creamy tang; use 1:1 in dressings and coleslaw, richer and less sour than sour cream

05

Evaporated Milk

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Dilute 1:1 with water; richer and slightly caramelized, works in cream sauces and baking

06

Milk

6.0
7/8 cup : 1 cup

Thinner and less tangy; add 1 tbsp lemon juice per cup for sour-cream tang in baking

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