Why it works: Potato and cheddar cheese work together. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 932 recipes. Both carry 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, which smells earthy, pea. The science ↓
Potato Rounds
8 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
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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Potato + cheddar cheesetop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together932 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
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