How to Use sour cream in a Sentence

sour cream

noun
  • He put sour cream on his baked potato.
  • And served with a side of sour cream.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Fold in sour cream which has been well stirred.
    — Mrs. W. C. Smith, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Top with blue cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Greek yogurt can sub out for sour cream.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Swap yogurt for mayo or sour cream in recipes.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Add sour cream; beat until smooth.
    — Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
  • Top with cilantro, radishes, and sour cream.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Top with cilantro, radishes, and sour cream.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • There’s subtle tang from the sour cream and cream cheese.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The virus has not been found in sour cream or cottage cheese.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
  • Add sour cream and maple syrup and beat until thick and smooth.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Stir lemon juice into sour cream in a small bowl and set aside.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream and salt and process until smooth.
    — ExpressNews.com, 24 July 2019
  • In a small bowl, stir the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 31 Mar. 2020
  • Serve with sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips.
    — Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
  • To a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, and whipping cream.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Like my favorite sour cream and onion chips, but with a seafood twist.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • For chili fans, lemon does the same job as a dollop of tangy sour cream.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, beating just to blend.
    — Alison Roman, The Cut, 6 June 2018
  • That’s why jalapeños are often served with sour cream or a squeeze of lime.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
  • That’s why jalapeños are often served with sour cream or a squeeze of lime.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Swap 1/3 cup sour cream for 1/3 cup crème fraîche.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Substitute it for sour cream or milk in sauces and dips.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Stir in sour cream to temper the heat and enjoy!
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, chipotle, lime rind and juice, and salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021

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