Why it works: Onion and provolone cheese work together. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and 181 recipes mention both. Both carry ethyl butyrate, which smells apple, fruity. The science ↓
The recipe
10 servingsIngredients
Contains: egg, milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)
Directions
Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Stir together the chopped Vidalia onion, mayonnaise and shredded provolone cheese in a bowl until evenly combined.
Spread the mixture into a shallow baking dish about 8 inches (20 cm) square.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling around the edges.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with sturdy dippers.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much aroma chemistry they share, and how many recipes mention both.
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Onion + provolone cheesetop 8% of all pairsAroma overlapmoderateMentioned together181 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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