We may never know who Jansson is, but Jansson’s temptation (Janssons frestelse) is an absolute must on a cold and frigid evening. You might be put off by the inclusion of anchovies, but you will be really surprised at how well the saltiness of the fish works in this dish. If the anchovies are a definite ‘no,’ then substitute smoked salmon. It won’t have the same saltiness in each bite, but the salmon can be just as delicious in its own right. This is the one recipe that I get requests for after parties and there is always an amusing display of disbelief afterwards when the inclusion of anchovies is revealed.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
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 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread onions onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spread anchovies on top, followed by potatoes. Pour in heavy cream.
- Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Place baking dish onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes softened, cream reduced, and casserole turns deep golden brown, about 45 minutes.
