Why it works: Corn and bread work together. They rank in the top 16% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 547 recipes. Both carry (e)-2-octenal, which smells fatty, green. The science ↓
Ou Corn Casserole
8 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Corn + breadtop 16% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together547 recipes
Shared aroma: (e)-2-octenal (fatty, green).
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