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!

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dinnerside-dish

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 75 minutes

Servings: 8

Nutritional Information

Calories:326 kcal

Carbohydrate:34 g

Cholesterol:71 mg

Fat:19 g

Dietary Fiber:4 g

Protein:7 g

Saturated Fat:11 g

Sodium:307 mg

Sugar:3 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

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

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon melted butter

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.

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