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Homemade sour cream substitute with unflavored greek yogurt and lemon juice. #TexasHomesteader

Healthier Sour Cream Substitute Recipe

This simple recipe makes a sour cream substitute with about 1/2 cup yogurt, lemon juice & seasonings. And it's healthier too! #TexasHomesteader
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon juice, sour cream, Yogurt
Prep Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Unflavored Greek Yogurt (or drain 1/2 cup regular yogurt in cheesecloth to make thicker)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. If using regular unflavored yogurt, tie about 1/2 cup of yogurt into a square of cheesecloth and hang for about 30 minutes to allow whey to drain away. If using thicker Greek yogurt continue on to directions.

    Stir all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Seasoning options:

1/4 tsp garlic and/or onion powder.

If making a Mexican dish you can also season with chopped fresh cilantro or chives