How to Substitute for Sour Cream

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Switch sour cream for plain yogurt.. Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a healthier substitute.. Opt for full-fat yogurt instead of non-fat.

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Switch sour cream for plain yogurt.

Step 1

Switch sour cream for plain yogurt.

2

Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a healthier substitute.

Step 2

Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a healthier substitute.

3

Opt for full-fat yogurt instead of non-fat.

Step 3

Opt for full-fat yogurt instead of non-fat.

4

Prevent Greek yogurt from curdling.

Step 4

Prevent Greek yogurt from curdling.

5

Consider using crème fraiche.

Step 5

Consider using crème fraiche.

6

Try kefir cream.

Step 6

Try kefir cream.

7

Choose a buttermilk and butter mix for baked goods.

Step 7

Choose a buttermilk and butter mix for baked goods.

8

Select heavy whipping cream.

Step 8

Select heavy whipping cream.

9

Use cashews to make a vegan sour cream replacement.

Step 9

Use cashews to make a vegan sour cream replacement.

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