10 Surprising Ways to Use Sour Cream

Sour cream is the secret weapon that binds and keeps these veggie-filled bites moist and flavourful. Little ones will love their cheesy broccoli flavour, whether served cold or warmed up — just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and top with a dollop of Gay Lea Gold Premium Sour Cream.

A hybrid between a pizza and flatbread, this tasty main starts with a super easy dough that comes together with just a few ingredients and no rise time! For the best flavour, use top-quality sour cream like Gay Lea Gold Premium Sour Cream. The tangy taste pairs well with salty bacon and red onions.

Homemade doughnuts are a fun weekend challenge for the adventurous baker. They’re not the easiest project to tackle — getting the perfect shape and cooking them to perfection can take a bit of skill. But, if you prep well and choose the tools and the right high-quality ingredients, they can be deliciously satisfying. We recommend hacking them by using a mini doughnut pan and baking them to perfection. 

You might not expect to find sour cream as the star of this appetizing veggie-loaded dish, but it makes for a healthy swap for heavy cream, that still adds the desired richness that we all love about pasta. Even better? You can make it lactose-free with Gay Lea’s Lactose Free Sour Cream. 

If you’re looking for a cake recipe that hits all the right notes with any crowd, this is the one. Featured in Gay Lea’s Share Joy campaign — because it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends — this classic vanilla cake is perfectly moist and fluffy with the addition of sour cream and whipped cream. Finish it off with a cream cheese frosting and you’ll be setting a gold standard in baking. 

The key to making the most delicious fried chicken? Start with a flavour-enhancing marinade. This recipe begins by marinating chicken overnight in a sour cream, milk and harissa mixture. The overnight bath in tangy sour cream tenderizes the chicken and helps lock in the flavour so that it comes out juicy and golden when deep-fried to perfection. 

Has there ever been a more perfect topping for potatoes than sour cream? Fingerling potatoes get a double-cooked treatment by first being boiled before heading to the oven for an extra crispy finish. To pair is a tantalizing caramelized onion and sour cream dip that’s hit with a hint of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. We’ll take two orders!

The warming taste of apple pie is a welcome sweet flavour all fall and winter long, especially for Canadians. Try it in a new form in these rich pastry-like cookies (made with premium Gay Lea Salted Butter and Gold Premium Sour Cream) that are topped with apple pie filling and a spiced brown sugar crumble. 

Skip the takeout and make your own health-conscious taco bowl at home. Customize it to your exact taste and make it with as much, or as little spice, in the ground beef mixture as you like! And if you are a fan of a fiery kick, cool it down with a dollop of Gay Lea – Gold Premium Sour Cream and garnish with green onions. 

Finish with a sweet classic that’s perfectly balanced, and full of craggy texture that makes it even more satisfying to enjoy! If you’ve already tried your hand at baked sour cream glazed doughnuts, take your treat-making skills to a whole new level with these classic fried doughnuts.