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Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream

Name: Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Potatoes, 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced; Yellow Onions, 3 large, thinly sliced; Anchovies, 2 cans (about 3.5 oz each), rinsed and chopped; Heavy Cream, 2 cups; Whole Milk, 1 cup; Salt, To taste; White Pepper, To taste; Breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup; Butter, 2 tbsp, melted

A delightful casserole combining potatoes, onions, and anchovies, finished with a rich cream sauce.

4.2(341 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 22, 2025

Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Casserole

For the Cream Mixture

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 536 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 43.2 g
Fat: 36.5 g
Fiber: 3.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3215 kcal
Protein: 75 g
Carbs: 259 g
Fat: 219 g
Fiber: 23.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Potatoes 2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced	640	17	148	0.5	12.5
Yellow Onions 3 large, thinly sliced	180	4	42	0.5	6
Anchovies 2 cans (about 3.5 oz each), rinsed and chopped	240	34	0	14	0
Heavy Cream 2 cups	1600	6	16	172	0
Whole Milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
White Pepper To taste	5	0	1	0	1
Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup	200	6	40	2	4
Butter 2 tbsp, melted	200	0	0	22	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Ingredients

1
Slice Potatoes
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, keeping them in water to prevent browning.
2
Slice Onions
Thinly slice the onions.
3
Prepare Anchovies
Rinse and chop the anchovies, reserving the anchovy oil.

Making the Cream Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Tip: Be cautious not to oversalt, as anchovies will add saltiness. Pro Tip: Infuse your cream with bay leaves or thyme for a subtle herbal note.

How to Make Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Layer Casserole
Arrange half of the potatoes in a greased baking dish, spread half of the onions and anchovies over the top, then repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, and anchovies.
2
Add Cream Mixture
Gently pour the cream mixture over the layered ingredients, shaking the dish slightly to settle the layers.
3
Add Topping
Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter, scatter evenly over the top for a crispy finish.
4
Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dish on the middle rack and bake for 1 hour.