Sour Cream Sauce is a quick and simple no-cook sauce that you will be drizzling on everything from Mexican food like enchiladas and tacos to roast potatoes.
With only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, this homemade sour cream sauce comes together in minutes using sour cream, fresh chives, pantry spices and a splash of milk.
With a similar taste to seasoned sour cream but not as thick, this creamy sauce has a thinner consistency which makes it perfect for pouring or dipping.
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Why you will love this recipe
- No cook sauce.
- Only 5 ingredients.
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- sour cream - I used low-fat but full-fat sour cream works too
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- milk - any kind
- fresh chives - substitute with shallots (green onions/scallions)
- salt
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make sour cream sauce
- Whisk together sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chives and salt.
- Add the milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
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Top tips for the best result
- Add the milk just a splash at a time until you get the consistency you want.
- Is the sauce too thin because you added too much milk? Add more sour cream until you are happy with the consistency again, then adjust the other spices from there.
Storage
This sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Stir well before using.
Frequently asked questions
Rich, milky and slightly tangy.
Lactic acid cultures.
By adding milk.
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📖 Recipe
Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream I used low fat
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 - 3 tablespoons milk (as needed) see my notes
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chives and salt.1 cup sour cream½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Stir well to incorporate.
- Add milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency.2 - 3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- Sprinkle with extra chives and serve.
Notes
- The amount of milk you need will depend on the brand of sour cream you are using as well as your preferred consistency.
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This was easy to make and I didn't need to buy anything extra as I had it all at home. Loved that, thank you.
My pleasure, Eden!