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Greek Yogurt substitutes

Out of greek yogurt? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Sour cream is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Sour creambest pick

    Same tang and thickness in dips, sauces, baking.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Plain yogurt, strained

    Strain regular yogurt to thicken to Greek-style.

    1:1 after straining

  3. 03
    Crème fraîche

    Richer but similar role in cooking.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.