Sour Cream

Store tightly sealed in refrigerator. Check use-by date on container. Separation of liquid is normal; stir before using. Freezing not recommended as it causes texture breakdown and graininess.

Bring to room temperature before adding to hot dishes to prevent curdling

Add a dollop to soups and chilis just before serving for richness and tang

Mix with herbs and spices for quick dips and dressings

Use in baking for moist cakes and tender biscuits

Baked potatoes and chili

Tacos, burritos, and Mexican dishes

Fresh berries and fruit

Smoked salmon and bagels

Borscht and Eastern European soups

Coffee cakes and quick breads

Adding cold sour cream directly to hot liquids, causing it to curdle and separate

Boiling dishes containing sour cream, which breaks the emulsion

Using expired or improperly stored sour cream that has developed mold or off-odors