How to Freeze Sour Cream
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5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
55 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Freeze Sour Cream
Description
To freeze sour cream, begin by labeling a suitable freezer bag with contents, quantity, date, and a recommended use-by date within six months to one year. The sour cream is then transferred into the freezer bag, with as much air as possible squeezed out before sealing to prevent freezer burn. The bag can be flattened to save freezer space and placed appropriately.
Using heavy, thick freezer bags with reliable seals is recommended over zipper types to reduce the chance of leaks. Proper labeling before filling the bag is easier and keeps information clear. In the freezer, organizing newer bags underneath older ones helps rotate stock for first-in-first-out use.
Frozen sour cream can be thawed and used later, offering convenience and reducing waste by preserving unused portions longer.
Ingredients
- 16 oz sour cream any brand
Instructions
- Label the freezer bag with a sharpie marker to indicate what will be in the bag and how many. Label with today's date and a "USE BY" date (6 months to 1 year from now).
- Place the sour cream into the freezer bag
- Squeeze as much air as possible from the bag.
- Seal the bag.
- Place the bag of sour cream into the freezer.
Notes
- Label freezer bags before filling to ensure clear identification without smudging.
- Choose heavy, thick freezer bags with sturdy seals to minimize risk of leaks and freezer burn.
- Press out excess air from the bag to protect quality during freezing.
- Flatten bags for compact storage and organize with older items on top to use them first.
- Use frozen sour cream within six months to one year for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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