Question: can 2 percent milk be substituted for evaporated milk?
Answer: Evaporated milk is often made of 2 percent milk, but Real Simple says 1 percent and skim will work too. You can even go dairy-free, as this process also works with soy and almond milk. ... Coffee lovers will be happy to know that one cup of half-and-half or heavy cream will also serve as a substitute for evaporated milk.