Classic Sour Cream Sauce
Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful, this Classic Sour Cream Sauce is your go-to recipe for effortless versatility. Made with just seven simple ingredients, including tangy sour cream, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and the aromatic touch of dill, garlic, and onion powders, this sauce is ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect as a refreshing dip, a topping for baked potatoes, or a tangy drizzle over grilled vegetables and fish, this sauce is a must-have in your culinary repertoire. Its smooth, herbaceous flavor and easy preparation make it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of sour cream.
Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, ensuring there are no seeds.
Finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and add it to the bowl.
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder and 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder for added flavor.
Add 0.25 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the mixture.
Using a whisk or a spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Taste your sauce and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. Serve chilled for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
