19 Smart Ways to Use Plain Greek Yogurt

This casserole has all the elements you crave — a creamy inside, cheese, and buttery round crackers on top — with Greek yogurt and reduced fat cream of chicken soup to lighten it up. 

This tasty dough calls for only two ingredients: self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. What's more, it takes just 15 minutes to make. Hello, homemade pizza.

A sweet mixture of orange juice, egg, and yogurt seeps into this Greek dessert. "A must-try for anyone who is afraid of phyllo," Allrecipes editor Diana Moutsopoulos  says. "Why? Because here the phyllo is shredded to bits — the messier the better! The gorgeous orange and cinnamon syrup ensures this cake stays beautifully moist."

Lemon-mint Greek yogurt brightens this tomatoey lentil soup for a hearty but not heavy dinner. 

Everything bagel seasoning and Worcestershire sauce bring deviled eggs an extra savory flavor, while Greek yogurt, white vinegar, and yellow mustard add tang.

"No milk, no eggs, no problem," recipe submitter Heather Snell says. "These biscuits utilize Greek yogurt for creaminess, and carbonated water or seltzer water for an added light flakiness! The result is a biscuit that melts in your mouth."

Greek yogurt, heavy whipping cream, and instant vanilla pudding mix combine in this silky dessert, which, recipe creator RusticJoyfylFood says, "can jump into breakfast time if you like!"

This chicken salad still calls for mayonnaise, but it's met with an equal serving of Greek yogurt, which pairs well with diced apple and green grapes.

Greek yogurt joins butter, flour, and cheese to create the thick sauce that tops these top-rated chicken enchiladas.

Eating more protein in the morning can be as simple as adding Greek yogurt to your pancake batter, which also gets a boost from lemon and blueberries.

Greek yogurt and feta transform mashed potatoes into a tangier version of this rich side.

A creamy, lemony dressing balances the bitterness of kale. And with crunchy sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and red onions, this recipe can sub in for broccoli salad any time. 

Trade lasagna for our Zucchini Noodle Casserole, a lighter dish that packs in plenty of marinara sauce (bulked up with Greek yogurt) and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.

"You're going to be so shocked that without butter, without heavy cream, you're going to have a delicious corn side dish that's every bit as rich and decadent, and it's going to be significantly lower in calories," Chef John says of his extra flavorful take on cream corn.

Reviewers recommend adding lemon zest to these Greek yogurt and buttermilk muffins, but you can make these muffins your own in other ways, too. "My favorite and the most versatile recipe. Use it all the time," home cook Colleen Williams says.

Brown mustard, cooking sherry, pickle juice, Greek yogurt, and a little mayonnaise dress potato salad with all the fixings. 

Semifreddo refers to semi-frozen desserts, and this lightened-up version uses Greek yogurt to achieve a smooth consistency with less fat and sugar. Recipe creator Chef John describes it as "somewhere between strawberry ice cream and a strawberry ice pop."

A yogurt-based marinade tenderizes chicken thighs before you grill them, resulting in five-star flavor. 

"Spread your favorite yogurt on a tray, top with your favorite fruits, dark chocolate bits, nuts, seeds, and more, then freeze. That's it! Children love this as a sweet snack, but it's great for the whole family." — mumofsix