Buttermilk is known for its tangy goodness and it always seems to add a creamy richness to sweet and savory dishes. Recipes generally don’t call for a ton of buttermilk so there’s almost always a portion leftover you’re trying to figure out how to use.
Well, you’ve come to the right place for all your leftover buttermilk problems! We have some delightful recipes to help you use up every ounce of that precious liquid.
We have a tried and true method for making sure your waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Add a little tang from the buttermilk and you’ll have some happy taste buds!
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If you’re not into waffles (don’t worry, we can still be friends), then go the pancake route! Buttermilk is a key ingredient in make sure these pancakes are as fluffy as ever.
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Why wait for Independence Day?! This sweet custard pie is topped with plain whipped cream and berries! The tartness from the berries balances out the sweetness from the custard which means you get the best of both worlds.
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These biscuits have simple ingredients, but we have all the best tips and tricks on how to make sure your biscuits are practically perfect in every way.
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Who needs the bottled stuff when all it takes is 5 minutes and simple ingredients to make the world’s best dressing?
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Our fried chicken gets a nice long buttermilk bath. Why? Because the acidity in the buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken which means it’ll stay tender when you fry it!
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This pudding is sweet (but not too sweet!), super creamy, and has a sunny tang that will keep you coming back for more!
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Make this recipe using corn kernels from your freezer and pasta from your pantry for a quick and easy lunch. Pro tip: Prep all your ingredients while the pasta is cooking!
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These pancakes are gluten-free thanks to oat flour and are sweetened with honey. Go ahead and make an extra batch because they’re freezer-friendly too!
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Another tasty biscuit recipe that uses buttermilk? Yes! Except this one is gluten-free! It’s the perfect weekend baking project.
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Have you ever marinated pork in buttermilk? Turns out, it’s one of the best things that could ever happen to pork! It infuses a little tang while the panko gives a little crunch!
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This is the lunchtime salad of your dreams. It uses up leftover buttermilk ranch dressing AND leftover chicken. Serve it with a hunk of garlic toast and call it good.
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12 Recipes to Use Up Buttermilk
If you have a yogurt maker and enough to make it worthwhile, you can also make quark.
Here in the south, we never have to “use up” buttermilk….LOL.
Exactly what I was thinking…
I need a recipe for a glass? :-)
Correct! I am more afraid of running out and getting up one morning and wanting to make biscuits and not having any in the fridge!