Sour Cream Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this quick and flavorful Sour Cream Sauce, a creamy and tangy accompaniment that comes together in just 5 minutes! Featuring a base of rich, velvety sour cream, this versatile sauce is enhanced with a zing of fresh lemon juice, a savory blend of garlic and onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper for balance. Perfect as a topping for baked potatoes, tacos, or grilled veggies, or as a zesty dipping sauce for fries and crudités, this recipe is as adaptable as it is delicious. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and let the sauce chill briefly to meld the flavors. Whether you're hosting a gathering or spicing up weeknight meals, this easy sour cream sauce is your new kitchen essential! Keywords: sour cream sauce recipe, easy sour cream dip, quick dipping sauce, tangy sauce for potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the sour cream.
Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended.
Add the salt and black pepper, tasting as you go to adjust seasoning to your preference.
If desired, finely chop fresh parsley and stir into the mixture or use as a garnish when serving.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, although it can be served immediately if needed.
Serve chilled as a topping or dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*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.
