Scalloped Corn II

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.

1. Onion + celerytop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together18,518 recipes

   Shared aroma: guaiacol (smoky, sweet).

2. Butter + creamtop 8% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together41,516 recipes

   Shared aroma: delta-dodecalactone (sweet, creamy).

3. Cheddar cheese + buttertop 8% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together2,436 recipes

   Shared aroma: delta-dodecalactone (sweet, creamy).

4. Corn + celerytop 9% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together920 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol (clove, smoky).

5. Cheddar cheese + oniontop 13% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together3,669 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Eggs

Bind the mixture and help it set into a firm, sliceable casserole.

Creamed corn

Adds moisture and sweetness, keeping the casserole tender and creamy.

Sour cream

Adds moisture and tang, keeping the custard-like texture rich.

Crackers

Soak up liquid and add body, giving the casserole structure as it bakes.

Shredded cheddar cheese

Adds fat and flavor, and melts to bind the casserole together.

Evaporated milk

Adds liquid and richness, helping the eggs set into a smooth custard.

Swap the celery

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (corn, cheddar cheese, onion, egg, evaporated milk, butter, cream):

1. Nutmegfits better
2. Garlicfits about as well
3. Celerythe original
4. Parsleyfits about as well

Fit is the average pairing score against corn, cheddar cheese, onion, egg, evaporated milk, butter, cream. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.