While an egg and potato combo may be appealing for certain meals — say this potato frittata for brunch — certain variations of this pairing sound far less palatable to a modern ear. But eggs are high in protein and were widely available at the time of Roosevelt's tenure, which landed them as a chief ingredient in several low-cost entrees served to the president. Deviled eggs soon became part of the usual White House menu rotation.
To add more substance to the meal, mashed potatoes, considered a starchy comfort food, were often included on the side. If this sounds rather bland for a midday meal, that's where tomato sauce comes in to give the dish a lift in flavor — okay probably only just a tiny lift in flavor.
Although unordinary, deviled eggs and mashed potatoes may not be entirely a recipe faux pas; however, they are far from the only odd pairing that originated in the First Kitchen. While the Roosevelt Administration won't go down in the history books for culinary prowess, we must give their consideration to the common man's condition (including his budget and limited resources) a well deserved applause!
The Odd Ingredients Eleanor Roosevelt Paired With Deviled Eggs - Tasting Table
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