Sour Cream Substitutes
Best substitute
1 cup Greek yogurt per 1 cup sour cream
Nearly 1:1; slightly tangier and a touch less rich.
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Plain Greek yogurt
dips, baking, toppings1 cup Greek yogurt per 1 cup sour cream
Nearly 1:1; slightly tangier and a touch less rich.
Why it works
Sour cream and Greek yogurt are both cultured dairy with similar fat and acidity, so they behave almost identically in most recipes.
Common mistake
Boiling it in a hot sauce — cultured dairy can curdle, so stir it in off the heat.
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