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Have a quart ofbuttermilkhiding in the back of your fridge?

Fear not: there are myriad ways to use this Southern staple, spanning from sweet to savory.

(It’s easy tomake at hometoo!)

Southern Living Blueberry Biscuits in a basket to serve

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It brings tang to our favorite salad dressings, like our Herbed Buttermilk Ranch.

It adds richness to plenty of savory dishes, like our Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta.

Is there anything that buttermilk can’t do?

Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

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Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce

The bold buttermilk-dijon sauce is the star of this comforting supper.

Buttermilk Coleslaw

This recipe is so much better than the one that’s on the coleslaw bag.

Whole buttermilk, and a generous amount of black pepper.

Classic Buttermilk Pie

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A graham cracker crust and jammy blueberry compote balances out the acidity of the filling nicely.

We recommend making a double batch to have on hand for salads and dipping vegetables.

Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles

These are too delicious to save for breakfast.

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One bite and you’ll be a believer, too.

Drop Biscuits

Now here’s a biscuit recipe that removes all the fuss without sacrificing on flavor.

The buttermilk gives these biscuits a moist, tender interior and lots of flavor.

Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast

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Brush melted butter on top of each biscuit before serving.

No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

Your Dutch oven will allow this bread to come together with no kneading required.

Beef Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Crema

Having a dipping sauce is essential when serving flautas.

Buttermilk Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Spinach

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This creamy sauce is a mix of avocado, sour cream, buttermilk, and lime juice.

Buttermilk Frosting

Homemade buttermilk frosting is easy to make and requires just four ingredients.

Buttermilk Biscuits

This versatile biscuit recipe only takes five ingredients to make.

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie

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This cake means business.

A duo of glazesone creamy chocolate, the other subtle buttermilkcomes together atop this dreamy confection.

Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

Using paper baking cups will help give every praline the ideal shape.

Southern Living Chicken Leg Quarters With Asparagus and Buttermilk Ranch on sheet pan

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you’re able to remove them from the cups once the candy has set.

Southern Living Peach-and-Tomato Salad with Buttermilk-Herb Dressing

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Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

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Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles

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Southern Living Drop Biscuits ready to serve with butter

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

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buttermilk cornbread

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Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes

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No-Knead Buttermilk Bread

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Beef Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Crema

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Buttermilk Frosting

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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

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Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

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Buttermilk Spoon Bread

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Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Buttery Chive-and-Mustard Drop Biscuits

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Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

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cornmeal crepes with blackberry sauce

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