Eggs and dairy
Substitutes for half-and-half
Half-and-half is a mix of milk and cream, richer than milk and lighter than heavy cream.
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Milk + heavy cream
- How much
- ½ cup whole milk + ½ cup heavy cream for each cup
- What changes
- Slightly richer than store-bought half-and-half; works the same.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Whole milk + melted butter
- How much
- 1 cup whole milk + 1 tbsp melted butter for each cup
- What changes
- A little thinner; fine in soups and baking.
- Best in
- Soups, baking, scrambled eggs.
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Plain oat or soy creamer
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Close in body; unflavored ones only, since sweetened creamers add sugar.
- Best in
- Coffee, soups, sauces.
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