: a soured cream product produced by the action of lactobacilli
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He put sour cream on his baked potato.
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Whisk in sour cream, orange zest, lemon zest, and vanilla.—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 To substitute sour cream for buttermilk, simply thin the sour cream to a thick but pourable consistency using milk or water (don't overdo it).—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 That’s why jalapeños are often served with sour cream or a squeeze of lime.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Loading up on calorie-dense toppings: Adding butter, cheese, sour cream, or bacon can quickly increase the calories in your potato.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sour cream
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