If you dont have half and half on hand, don’t panic.

These 5 substitutes will work just as well.

(Think creamy pastasaucesandscalloped potatoes!)

Variety of cartons showing half and half substitutes.

Alison Bickel

What Is Half and Half?

Half and half is made by combining equal parts whole milk with light cream.

However, it cannot bewhippedlike cream.

Variety of cartons showing half and half substitutes.

Alison Bickel

Whole Milk + Light Cream

This is exactly whats in a carton of half and half.

I recommendCalifia Farms Unsweetened Better Half.

Can You Freeze Half and Half?

Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.