Rustic Swedish Jansson's Temptation with Anchovies and Cream
A delightful casserole combining potatoes, onions, and anchovies, finished with a rich cream sauce.
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.
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