What Is Sour cream, light and How Can I Use It?
If sour cream, light has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 146 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (242g)Food group
Sour cream, light is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does sour cream, light weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 242 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 15 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 酸奶油，光 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | crème sure, de la lumière | |
| en español: | crema agria, la luz |
Recipes using sour cream, light
There are 146 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Dutch Pancakes with Spicy Apples
Dutch pancake with spicy apples is a puffed, golden oven pancake cut into wedges and smothered in cinnamon-glazed apples with a sweet sour cream dollop. A dramatic, custardy brunch centerpiece.
Huevos Rojo y Verdes (Mexican Red & Green Eggs)
I had these for breakfast frequently when staying in Tlaqupaque, Mexico outside Guadalajara. Here's my version that recreates this local specialty. I haven't seen them anywhere else. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Date Squares (Healthier Version)
Make the traditional date squares healthier by using some whole wheat flour, canola oil and applesauce. Super moist and tasty, great to enjoy at any time.
Southwestern Potato Salad II
My version of Bobby Flay's very distinctive southwestern, egg-less potato salad from his restaurant, Mesa Grill. Make sure you pour the sauce over the potatoes while they're still warm to ensure the flavors soak in. This salad goes nicely with grilled meat, poultry or seafood.
Carrot Muffins with Walnut-Cream Centers
Carrot muffins with hidden cream cheese and walnut centers, sweetened with raisins and brightened with orange juice. A lighter breakfast bake with cheesecake-like surprise.
Wake - Up - Smell Coffee Cheesecake
Love this lower-fat cheesecake. It well satisfied my cheesecake cravings but without giving me too much guilt afterwards. LOL.
Mahi Mahi Tacos
To me, fish tacos are the best during summer. There is no real reason behind this, besides that I just think they taste better, and after a winter full of heavy soups and stews, there is nothing like a light and fresh tasting fish taco.
Mahi Mahi Tacos
To me, fish tacos are the best during summer. There is no real reason behind this, besides that I just think they taste better, and after a winter full of heavy soups and stews, there is nothing like a light and fresh tasting fish taco.
Almond Butter & Sour Cream Hummus
Unlike classic hummus, this one is made with chickpea, almond butter and light sour cream. It tastes incredibly creamy and delcious. If you are a big fan of all of these three ingredients, this hummus should on your to-make list. Enjoy :)
Beet, Walnuts, Dry Prunes & Garlic Salad
This is Eastern European recipe of a very tasty salad. It is known to be beneficial for digestion. Enjoy.
Southwest Breakfast Wraps
Quick, easy and yummy wraps are perfect for any meal during the day. It fills you up and it tastes delicious.
Light Tuna Salad
The addition of ingredients like curry powder and grated Parmesan make this salad special. Great for sandwiches, on crackers as an appetizer or served on lettuce leaves.
Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping
Margarita cheesecake spiked with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime on a graham crust, crowned with a tangy lime sour cream topping. The cocktail you love, in creamy sliceable form.
Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping
Margarita cheesecake spiked with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime on a graham crust, crowned with a tangy lime sour cream topping. The cocktail you love, in creamy sliceable form.
Canadian Flag Cheesecake (Canada Day)
Make this creamy, smooth and delicious Canadian flag cheesecake for the celebration of Canada Day.
German Potato Salad
German potato salad in a warm, tangy dressing of broth, white wine vinegar, mustard and a touch of sour cream, poured over still-warm sliced potatoes so they soak up every bit. Served at room temperature with fresh dill.
Decadent Chocolate Babka
Found the original recipe in foodnetwork magazine "The Chocolate" issue. I changed a few things according to my own taste and this decadent chocolate babka only lasted about half day at our counter.
Baked Potato Skins
Turned out super crispy, loaded with cheese and bacon and seasoned to perfection.
Anastasia's Whole Wheat Zucchini-Banana Bread
Healthy whole wheat quick bread packed with grated zucchini, mashed banana, and warm spices. This moist, naturally sweetened loaf uses applesauce instead of oil.
Purple Potato Salad
This purple potato salad is a great side dish. we boiled potatoes with garlic and vinegar, which made potatoes super tasty!
Buttermilk Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, creamy, smooth and tasty. Wasabi powder gives the mashed potatoes slightly spiciness that you hardly notice but makes this mashed potatoes uniquely tasty.
Fresh Corn & Red Pepper Bisque
It is corn season, so many fresh and sweet corn, we use them with sour cream and red pepper, some scallions and fresh cilantro, give the corn very rich flavor, and this is a very healthy way to cook corn too, enloy summer and corn!
