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Dairy ingredient guide
Sour Cream Recipes
Sour cream is a rich, tangy dairy ingredient that adds creaminess and gentle acidity to both savory and sweet recipes. It is especially useful in dips, baked potatoes, tacos, stroganoff, casseroles, salad dressings, and creamy sauces.
In baking, sour cream helps create tender cakes, muffins, quick breads, and pancakes by adding moisture and balancing sweetness. Its mild tang works well with chocolate, vanilla, berries, cinnamon, and citrus.
Because sour cream can curdle over high heat, it is often best stirred into warm dishes near the end of cooking or used as a cool topping. For a lighter texture, it can be folded into batters, whipped into dips, or blended with herbs and lemon juice for a quick sauce.
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Baked Parmesan Chicken Spinach Salad with Potatoes
A crisp panko-Parmesan crusted chicken breast served over baby spinach and roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, finished with a...
Pan-Seared Chicken with Dijon Dill Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Juicy pan-seared chicken gets a quick sour cream, Dijon and dill pan sauce, served with crisp roasted Yukon...
Blackened Pan-Crisped Shrimp Tacos with Red Cabbage Carrot Slaw
Tender shrimp get a quick cornstarch coating and hot-pan sear for a crisp, golden bite, then tuck into...
Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans and Avocado Lime Crema
Tender roasted sweet potatoes, cumin-scented black beans, avocado slices and a tangy avocado-lime crema make these vegetarian tacos...
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp, Grape Tomatoes, and Tarragon Cream
Tender lobster ravioli and juicy shrimp are tossed with softened grape tomatoes, garlic, sour cream, butter and fresh...
Garlic Shrimp Tagliatelle with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Cream
Fresh tagliatelle is tossed with garlicky shrimp, juicy heirloom grape tomatoes, chili, butter, sour cream and lemon for...
Pan-Seared Rib-Eye with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Almond Green Beans
A steakhouse-style rib-eye dinner with creamy truffle-scented Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, roasted almond green beans and a quick...
Pan-Seared New York Strip with Peppercorn Demi-Glace, Truffle Mash and Almond Green Beans
A steakhouse-style dinner for two with juicy pan-seared strip steak, creamy truffled Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted green beans...
Crispy Panko-Cheddar Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash and Roasted Broccoli
Juicy baked chicken gets a crunchy cheddar-panko topping and is served with buttery mashed sweet potatoes and roasted...
Paprika-Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Green Beans and Israeli Couscous
Juicy chicken cutlets get a savory panko, Parmesan and hot smoked paprika crust, then roast alongside lemony green...
Saucy Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Chipotle Crema
Warm flour tortillas are filled with spiced ground pork, sautéed poblano, quick-pickled red onion, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack,...
Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn Pan Sauce, Creamed Kale, and Roasted Yukon Potatoes
A hearty steak dinner with seared sirloin, a creamy peppercorn pan sauce, tender creamed kale and golden roasted...
Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Mango Red Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Crema
Quick tilapia tacos layered with crisp mango-cabbage slaw, fresh cilantro and a smoky chipotle sour cream drizzle, ready...
Pan-Seared Ranch Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Broccoli and Garlic Ciabatta
A simple steak dinner with a bold crushed-peppercorn sauce, roasted broccoli and warm garlic ciabatta on the side.
Dukkah-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Snap Peas
A crisp dukkah coating gives pan-seared chicken nutty crunch, while roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed snap peas and lime...
Pan-Seared Rib-Eye with Peppercorn Sauce, Truffle Mash and Almond Green Beans
A steakhouse-style rib-eye dinner with a creamy peppercorn pan sauce, truffle-scented Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and roasted green...
Ginger-Teriyaki Seared Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Sesame Broccoli
A savory steak dinner with glossy ginger-teriyaki sauce, creamy wasabi sour cream mashed potatoes and sesame-roasted broccoli.
Creamy Tarragon Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes
Tender lobster ravioli, shrimp, sweet grape tomatoes, garlic and tarragon come together in a buttery sour cream sauce...
Cumin-Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans and Avocado Lime Crema
Warm flour tortillas filled with cumin-scented roasted sweet potatoes, garlicky black beans, avocado slices, cilantro and a tangy...
Paprika Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Couscous and Lemon Green Beans
Juicy roasted chicken breasts get a crisp panko-Parmesan topping with hot smoked paprika, served with garlicky couscous and...
Sweet-Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano and Pineapple Salsa
Warm flour tortillas are filled with taco-spiced ground beef, sautéed poblano and onion, bright pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema...
Sirloin Steak with Shallot-Peppercorn Sauce, Creamy Kale and Potato Wedges
A skillet-seared sirloin dinner with a quick shallot and black peppercorn pan sauce, buttery creamed kale and golden...
Green Salsa Chicken Enchiladas with Charred Pepper and Spicy Crema
Tender spiced chicken, charred green pepper, warm flour tortillas, tangy green salsa, melted Mexican cheese and a hot...
Chipotle Adobo Sirloin with Crispy Potato, Poblano and Corn Hash
Seared sirloin gets a smoky-creamy adobo sauce and a bright, hearty hash of roasted russet potato, poblano, onion,...
Za’atar Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus and Lemon Feta Sauce
Tender za’atar-spiced chicken, toasted Israeli couscous, creamy hummus, crisp tomato-cucumber salad and a tangy lemon feta sauce come...
Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlets with Ginger Rice and Sesame Green Beans
Golden panko-crusted chicken cutlets served over fragrant ginger-scallion rice with roasted sesame green beans and a quick soy-ketchup...
Golden Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw
Cornstarch-coated shrimp fry up golden and light, then get tucked into warm corn tortillas with tangy red cabbage...
Broiled Mushroom Ravioli Skillet with Parmesan Panko
Tender mushroom ravioli simmered with mushrooms, onion, thyme and a creamy sour cream sauce, then finished under the...
Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano, Pineapple Salsa, and Lime Crema
Warm flour tortillas filled with taco-spiced beef, sautéed poblano and onion, juicy pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema and fresh...
Blackened Chicken Rice Bowls with Sautéed Vegetables and Hot Sauce Crema
Tender blackened chicken is sliced over scallion rice with sautéed pepper, celery, carrot and tomato, then finished with...
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mushroom Sour Cream Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
Juicy boneless pork chops are finished with a savory mushroom, shallot, sour cream and parsley pan sauce, then...
Dijon Chicken with Creamy Mushrooms, Pearl Couscous and Lemony Arugula
Seared chicken breasts are finished in the oven, then served over tender Israeli couscous with a creamy Dijon...
Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Lemony Arugula and Roasted Yellow Squash
Golden panko-crusted chicken cutlets are served over a bright arugula, tomato and roasted yellow squash salad with a...
Oven-Baked Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, green bell pepper, onion, Monterey Jack and pepper jack, served with...
Pan-Seared New York Strip with Mushroom Dijon Sauce and Sour Cream Mash
A steakhouse-style dinner with juicy New York strip, savory mushroom Dijon pan sauce, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, browned...
Poblano Beef Chili with Borlotti Beans, Cheddar, and Sour Cream
A hearty stovetop beef chili with diced poblano pepper, borlotti beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cheddar and...
Ingredient FAQ
Sour Cream recipe questions
What can I cook with Sour Cream?
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How many DandyRecipes use Sour Cream?
This ingredient page currently links to 3,988 published DandyRecipes that use sour cream or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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