Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream

Name: Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Potatoes; Yellow Onions; Anchovies; Heavy Cream; Whole Milk; Salt; White Pepper; Breadcrumbs; Butter

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

Potatoes

2 lbs, peeled and thinly sliced

Yellow Onions

3 large, thinly sliced

Anchovies

2 cans (about 3.5 oz each), rinsed and chopped

For the Cream Mixture

Heavy Cream

2 cups

Whole Milk

1 cup

Salt

To taste

White Pepper

To taste

For the Topping

Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

Butter

2 tbsp, melted

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