Using up Yogurt -need ideas

[es1967]

I have a large container of whole milk yogurt that expired on the 14th. How long is yogurt good after the expiry date? If you think its still okay what can I do with it? I bought the whole milk one by mistake and its just too rich for me and DS does not like it either. Any ideas in making use of it or should I just throw it away?

[kalisis]

Is it opened?

If not, you can eat yogurt for a long time after its due date.

Throw it in smoothies? Make muesli (just yogurt and oatmeal - I throw in berries,nuts, seeds, honey, whatever is lying around)? Yogurt pops? Add some water and some berries and you've got drinkable yogurt.

[texmati]

if you bake-- I uise yogurt in breads and pizza dough. (It tastes really good-- I promise!)

Also, there is always tatziki, ect.

[Fuamami]

I put yogurt in everything. I love it with beans, in soup, with berries and syrup. You can also make spinach dip with 2 cups of yogurt and a box of frozen spinach. Just thaw it, squeeze the water out, mix it all together and add as much salt, pepper, and whatever else you want until it tastes good.

And I just keep using it until it's gone. It rarely goes bad, even two weeks or more past its date. If it does, it'll be moldy and you'll know.

[miss_sonja]

I make a chicken dish with yogurt and Indian-style spice blend. Mix a few cups of yogurt with a couple of tablespoons of curry powder or jarred curry blend (like the Patel's brand). Marinate chicken breast or thighs in it for an hour or day. Bake at 350 or so for about 45 minutes or until done.

[Ruthla]

Yogurt and water work great in smoothies in place of milk. It's good for about a week or so after the expiration date.

If you weren't in Florida I'd suggest you give the yogurt to me- we only use the whole milk kind in our house (the lowfat kind just isn't filling enough and my kids end up eating huge quantities to get full.)

[Aubergine68]

If yogurt is expired, but not moldy, I assume it is ok, but just too sour to eat as usual.

I'd use it in place of some or all of the milk (depending on how thick it is) in pancakes, muffins, baked oatmeal, any quickbread recipe.

[alegna]

We eat it as long as it's not moldy.

Great to use as a milk replacement in just about anything- bread, etc.

I use a good bit in my chicken/spinach enchiladas

-Angela

[EmsMom]

Yogurt works great mixed with water as a replacement for milk in any recipe. Especially with whole grains because it helps them rise a bit better, I think.

[onlyzombiecat]

I think it would be okay for awhile.

I have a pasta recipe with yogurt in the sauce. It's not bad that way.
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.ph...%2Frecipes.php

[MrsAprilMay]

How about making cheese with it? It's yummy!

Place 4 layers of cheesecloth in colander set over a bowl. Add the yogurt and let drain overnight in the refrigerator. The desired consistency is that of soft cream cheese.

You could also use it in place of sour cream.

[es1967]

Originally Posted by MrsAprilMay

How about making cheese with it? It's yummy!

Place 4 layers of cheesecloth in colander set over a bowl. Add the yogurt and let drain overnight in the refrigerator. The desired consistency is that of soft cream cheese.

You could also use it in place of sour cream.

I read about this in a book the other day and that would be fun to try. Where do I get a cheesecloth? How long would the cheese last? I'm going to make some smoothies and maybe try the chicken recipe and use it to marinate. Hmmnn, I wish I liked the taste of the whole milk more but its so rich. We do use low fat yogurt for breakfast almost every morning with oatmeal or cereal. Do already use in soups too. I thought about making some frozen yogurt-mix in some fruit and honey and put in the blender and freeze? Anyone tried this?

thanks everyone

[Aubergine68]

I've made yogurt cheese. I used a jelly bag instead of cheesecloth. You could use any clean, natural fibre cloth with a loose weave. Maybe even a colander lined with coffee filters.

I mixed it with a little strawberry preserves and basically realized I'd invented Minigo (do they have those where you are?)

Made a great spread on toast, too.

[es1967]

Originally Posted by Aubergine68

I've made yogurt cheese. I used a jelly bag instead of cheesecloth. You could use any clean, natural fibre cloth with a loose weave. Maybe even a colander lined with coffee filters.

I mixed it with a little strawberry preserves and basically realized I'd invented Minigo (do they have those where you are?)

Made a great spread on toast, too.

I wonder if a very thin tea towel would work and put it in a colander. No, don't think we have Minigo but will try it.

[Aubergine68]

Originally Posted by es1967

I wonder if a very thin tea towel would work and put it in a colander. No, don't think we have Minigo but will try it.

Minigo are expensive little containers of sweetened flavored yogurt cheese -- also come under the brand Petit Danon (sp). They are in the category of expensive overpackaged school lunch snacks that my dd would love but mom doesn't buy

ETA I'd go ahead and try it with the tea towel. It might just take longer to drain, but as long as you are getting liquid coming off it, it should work...

[WeasleyMum]

I have found that yogurt generally stays good for quite awhile after the expiry date, probably b/c it's already a fermented product. I've eaten yogurt at least a week past, maybe more.