If you have a lot of sour cream or you bought a container for a recipe and you need to use it up, here are some great ideas for how to use it.
Related: 30 Ways To Use Cottage Cheese
Comfort Food
Some of these popular comfort foods either require sour cream or are improved with some sour cream.
Spaghetti
Cornbread
Dumplings
Mac & cheese
Mashed potatoes
Perogies
Pancakes
Stroganoff
Scrambled eggs
Related: 50 + Ways To Upgrade Mac & Cheese
Toppings
Add some sour cream to some of these items for a great topping!
Huavos rancheros
Tacos
Baked potatoes
Chili
Burrito bowl
Sauces/dips
Sour cream is a healthier alternative for many sauces and dips. It gives a tangy flavor to the dish.
Tzatziki sauce
Gravy
Spinach dip
Veggie dip- mix with ranch seasoning for a tasty dip
Onion chip dip- mix with Lipton soup mix for an onion-y dip
Baked Goods
Sour cream is actually amazing in baked goods. It can make them softer, more moist and overall more decadent.
Muffins
Coffee cake
Scones
Brownie (substitute for oil)
Cheesecake
Biscuits
Sugar cookies
Cake
Banana bread
Other
Here are some other ideas for how to use sour cream.
Egg replacer- use 1/4 cup for 1 egg
Mixed with berries for a sweet dish
Egg salad- use sour cream instead of mayo
Chicken salad- use sour cream instead of mayo
Tuna salad- use sour cream instead of mayo
