Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
Classic Scandinavian comfort food
A delightful casserole combining potatoes, onions, and anchovies, finished with a rich cream sauce.
- 1 h 45 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Casserole
For the Cream Mixture
For the Topping
Preparation
Prepping the Ingredients
Slice Potatoes
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, keeping them in water to prevent browning.
Slice Onions
Thinly slice the onions.
Prepare Anchovies
Rinse and chop the anchovies, reserving the anchovy oil.
Making the Cream Mixture
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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.
Cooking Process
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.
Add Cream Mixture
Gently pour the cream mixture over the layered ingredients, shaking the dish slightly to settle the layers.
Add Topping
Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter, scatter evenly over the top for a crispy finish.
Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dish on the middle rack and bake for 1 hour.
Plating & Serving
Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
Serve Casserole
Serve directly from the casserole dish, ensuring everyone gets a good portion of crispy topping and creamy layers.