American · side
Cheese-And-Carrot Mashed Potatoes
Cheese-And-Carrot Mashed Potatoes reads richness 5.4, umami 3.9 and salinity 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American side, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.4 · Umami 3.9 · Salinity 3.9 · Sweetness 3.4 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Earthy 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Funk & Ferment 1.3 · Floral 1.0 · Heat 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8 · Fruity 0.7 · Sourness 0.7 · Citrus 0.7 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 1 (1-lb.) package baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (22-oz.) package frozen mashed potatoes
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Time & effort: about 27 min (12 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 188.6 kcal, 14.3 g protein, 3.3 g fat, 25.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Place carrots and 1/4 cup water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; fold back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain.
- Stir in butter. Coarsely mash carrots with a potato masher.
- Prepare potatoes according to package directions, using 2 1/2 cups milk. Stir in cheese, next 3 ingredients, and carrot mixture until well blended.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Ore-Ida Frozen Mashed Potatoes. Do not use refrigerated mashed potatoes.
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