Plain Greek Yogurt

Madaly320
Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I see a lot of recipes call for plain Greek Yogurt, and alot of people use it as condiment instead of sour cream...does it really taste as good as sour cream? I mean, is it something you have to get used to, or is it delicious? I see it used as a topping for potatoes/sweet potatoes. I am intrigued, but dont want it to be weird. lol
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  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    I have never used it as a sub for sour cream so I can't speak based on that. I find that it just tastes like regular yogurt but creamier.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    My wife puts it on her baked potatoes.

    I can't stand the stuff.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    I use it for anything that would call for sour cream, and it's just as good - to me. The probiotics are really good for you.

    I also use it to make savory salad dressings, just add spices. Or I mix it with salsa to top potatoes and Mexican dishes.
  • SaundraM2009
    SaundraM2009 Posts: 65 Member
    It tastes exactly like sour cream. Great substitute!
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    I use it for anything that would call for sour cream, and it's just as good - to me. The probiotics are really good for you.

    I also use it to make savory salad dressings, just add spices. Or I mix it with salsa to top potatoes and Mexican dishes.
    I mix yogurt, balsamic vinegar, milk to thin it and either grain mustard or horseradish sauce as a salad dressing.
  • atrebor18
    atrebor18 Posts: 235 Member
    I think its a great substitute for sour cream!! Like on tacos and things. Every time I've ever tried it cooking with it like in a sauce the texture gets yucky and weird
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    i bought some last week and tried it with some fresh raspberries and it was pretty awful. it doesn't taste like nothing, it actually tastes bad. i suppose if you added your own sugar or fruit syrup to it or something it would be good, but i'd only use it if i was making something that had a strong taste and could mask the fact that greek yogurt was in it.
  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    I haven't bought sour cream in years. I always have plain greek yogurt, so that's what I use and have used since I started buying my own groceries. Also, in pasta salad or coleslaw, instead of only mayo i'll use 50/50 mayo/greek yogurt.
  • ChristinaD2
    ChristinaD2 Posts: 57
    I love it as a substitute for sour cream... To me, it has that same acidic taste and, when used as a condiment, is very similar.
  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    i bought some last week and tried it with some fresh raspberries and it was pretty awful. it doesn't taste like nothing, it actually tastes bad. i suppose if you added your own sugar or fruit syrup to it or something it would be good, but i'd only use it if i was making something that had a strong taste and could mask the fact that greek yogurt was in it.

    I made coleslaw with half greek yogurt, and half mayo and brought it to my dad's who "hates" yogurt. He couldn't even tell the difference. Also, I'd say if you wanted it sweet, just add a bit of honey and some vanilla. That would've have been delicious with raspberries! In my opinion, anyway.
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
    I like it as a sour cream substitute. Not exactly the same, but very close, particularly the full fat versions. I also eat it with fruit. It's not great to me with sour fruits, but if you have sweet fruit, I think it's fine. Not my favorite thing, but it's so much healthier than buying fruit on the bottom or side.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    greek yogurt does take a little time to get accustomed to it. at first i thought it was so bitter, even with the fruit mixed it, but now its the only kind i will eat. I haven't tried substituting for sour cream, but i think that will happen fairly soon
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Depends on the brand, some are definitely better than others! Of all the ones I've tried, Trader Joe's is my favorite. I use it as a sour cream sub all the time. My kid eats it, but still says she prefers sour cream. :tongue: I don't really notice the difference any more.
  • kimmcconkey
    kimmcconkey Posts: 45 Member
    I don't think it tastes similar at all! If it's mixed with something though it tastes close. i do use it a lot as an oil/sour cream substitute in baking though.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I use sour cream when I want sour cream, and eat Greek yogurt as Greek yogurt. I love the stuff.
  • exile40
    exile40 Posts: 161 Member
    Greek Yogurt , brazil nuts and honey . Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    There is a huge difference on brands. I tried one and it was disgusting. Tried Chobani and I like it ok. I am not a huge yogurt fan but it is good in smoothies. I use the plain, fat free variety.
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    I also mix basil, lemon juice and lemon zest to make a great topping for my fish.
  • TssCnn
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
    I have made some cakes and cookies that require Sour Cream and I have replaced with Greek Yogurt instead. No one knew the difference and everyone loved it. I have been bouncing the idea back and forth about not buying sour cream any longer and using the yogurt for everything.

    I LOVE Greek yogurt with fruits, granola, nuts, or honey!
  • kuderstadt
    kuderstadt Posts: 134 Member
    To me, it tastes identical to homemade yogurt. I let mine ferment for a good 12 hours and use Astro Balkan Style for my starter. It comes out nice and thick.... I use it in place of sour cream for myself, but hubby and the kids still prefer 'real sour cream'. It does not taste the same, but the difference in calories is enough to make me like it!!!
    We still buy 14% sour cream, and at 2 Tbsp for 50 calories, I'll take the homemade yogurt at 17.5 calories for the same amount. I don't want my kids eating low fat, but if it were just me, I'd probably buy a lower fat or no fat sour cream to get the authentic 'sour cream' flavour.
    :-)
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    The best, especially to use in lieu of sour sauce, is FAGE 1%-2%. You can make something very similar if you just put Danon plain yogurt in a paper coffee filter and let it stay for 3-4 hours and you will see more than a glass of water coming off. That's what really Greek yogurt is about, strained regular yogurt. It is also great to mix with 1 tb honey and walnuts, as a dessert. Another recipe is to blend it with garlic in the blender so it can become a creamy sauce, but it becomes watery.
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    I mean, is it something you have to get used to, or is it delicious?
    . I am intrigued, but dont want it to be weird. lol
    How weird can it get? If you try it and don't like it then don't eat it. Simple stuff.
    Being afraid to try something new is a little weird. Don't be weird, try it. You might like it.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    I have made some cakes and cookies that require Sour Cream and I have replaced with Greek Yogurt instead. No one knew the difference and everyone loved it. I have been bouncing the idea back and forth about not buying sour cream any longer and using the yogurt for everything.

    I LOVE Greek yogurt with fruits, granola, nuts, or honey!

    Also with tahini or peanut better. Great if you're trying to increase protein intake.
  • TimeForMe99
    TimeForMe99 Posts: 309
    I use it as a substitute for sour cream or buttermilk, in cooking and baking. One of my favorite snacks is greek yogurt topped with salsa, with celery sticks for dipping. Brands do count; IMO Chaboni and Fage are the best.

    You can add it to a sauce or gravy without curdling. Stir in a tablespoon of flour per cup and temper the yogurt by adding the hot liquid a little bit at a time (1 teaspoon to start). Stir it in good and repeat, gradually increasing the amount of liquid until the yogurt is warm to the touch. Then you can add the yogurt into the pan.
  • Madaly320
    Madaly320 Posts: 112 Member
    Thanks all. I LOVE greek yogurt, but I never buy plain. I really like Lemon and Lime flavors. But I have never tried plain. Will give it a try as a SC sub.
  • Angeloftheshore
    Angeloftheshore Posts: 227 Member
    I personally do not think it tastes like sour cream, or even yogurt ...to me it just tastes disgusting.
  • pumpkinspice84
    pumpkinspice84 Posts: 160 Member
    I use it when I am baking and cover up the tastes with herbs and spices. I tried it once as a topping and didn't like it. I just use light sour cream for toppings.
  • deannakittygirl
    deannakittygirl Posts: 228 Member
    Greek Yogurt , brazil nuts and honey . Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    i do Greek yogurt almond and honey

    different brands taste different. my favorite store bought brand is fage 2% not fat free. I recently learned to make my own yogurt its better tasting but takes time.

    oh and yes I do use it as sour cream substitute.
  • annanderson77985
    annanderson77985 Posts: 57 Member
    I haven't bought sour cream in years. I always have plain greek yogurt, so that's what I use and have used since I started buying my own groceries. Also, in pasta salad or coleslaw, instead of only mayo i'll use 50/50 mayo/greek yogurt.

    Yesterday, I tried a cole slaw made with 50/50 Greek yogurt and mayo, with the addition of a bit of apple cider vinegar.. It was delicious, and my first taste of anything with Greek yogurt..
  • jason2099
    jason2099 Posts: 2
    Look up tzatziki to see how plain yogurt (strained or Greek) can be mixed with other tasty ingredients.

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