11 Savory Ways You Need To Eat Greek Yogurt, From Mac & Cheese To Salad Dressing

Creamy, tart and protein-packed: Greek yogurt, we love you.

If yogurts went to high school, Greek yogurt would be crowned prom king. It's a dairy product that has it all: It's nutritionally dense, filled with protein and healthy fats, and contains less sugar than most commercial yogurts. It may earn the title of valedictorian, too -- Greek yogurt is incredibly rich and tart, and it gives recipes a really nice bite.

If you're a fan (the chances are likely -- Americans spent $1.6 billion on the stuff in 2012), you might be used to sweetly spooning up the stuff for breakfast -- adding fruit, oatmeal or cereal. Or maybe you eat a darling little Greek yogurt parfait, layered with all three. This is a very nice way to consume Greek yogurt, but you can maximize its creamy, protein-packed power in savory dishes, too. It can lighten up cheesy dishes and even replace mayonnaise, oil and butter while adding a welcomed sharp flavor. Find 11 hearty ways to go Greek below.

1
Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese
Cooking A La Mel
Meet mac and cheese with protein. Feel free to eat it for a week straight.

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2
Wasabi Muenster Grilled Cheese
The Pescetarian And The Pig
Make a healthier wasabi mayo with Greek yogurt for a grilled cheese with a bite.

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3
Miso Deviled Eggs
Set The Table
This is so smart it hurts. Greek yogurt is mixed with hard-boiled egg yolk and miso paste for a really upscale, satiating appetizer.

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4
Avocado Spinach Egg Salad Sandwiches
We Are Not Martha
Egg salad has been super food-ified.

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5
Greek Yogurt Crostini
Obsessive Cooking Disorder
Greek yogurt simplifies serving fancy, adorable hors d'oeuvres.

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6
Cauliflower Green Pizza With Pea Mint Yogurt Sauce (Gluten-Free)
Nerdy Bites
7
Roasted Shrimp Enchiladas With Jalapeño Cream Sauce
Becky's Best Bites
Greek yogurt works its creamy magic in the jalapeño sauce.

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8
Sunburst Spring Vegetable Quiche With Puff Pastry
The Law Student's Wife
This tart tastes extra tart thanks to a Greek yogurt and vegetable filling.

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9
Cobb Salad With Zesty Greek Yogurt Dressing
Love And Zest
Rarely does salad dressing add to the healthfulness of your salad; here it does.

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10
Pumpkin Sage Biscuits
Sweet Peas And Saffron
The Greek yogurt in this recipe cuts the cheese and makes the biscuits extra moist.

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11
Tarragon Chicken Salad Wonton Cups
Recipe Runner
Again, Greek yogurt replaces mayo in this recipe, and it makes chicken salad classy.

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