Jansson's Temptation (Janssons Frestelse)

Who Jansson is, we may never know, but this meal is an absolute must on a cold and frigid evening. The anchovies may seem an odd ingredient in what is basically potatoes au gratin, but when they combine with cream and onions, they'll tempt anyone!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 2 large onions, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
• 14 fillets Swedish anchovies, or regular anchovies
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
• 1.5 cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Spread onions onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spread anchovies on top, followed by potatoes. Pour in heavy cream.

Step 3

Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Place baking dish onto a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes softened, cream reduced, and casserole turns deep golden brown, about 45 minutes.