Janssons Frestelse

Janssons Frestelse, also known as Jansson's Temptation, is a creamy Swedish potato casserole that is simple but so flavorful! Like a potato gratin recipe, this delicious casserole is perfect for special occasions like the holidays or a comfort food Sunday supper.

Course Main or side dish

Cuisine Swedish

Keyword Jansson's Temptation, Janssons Frestelse, janssons frestelse recept, swedish potatoes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings as a main, 6-8 as a side

Calories 684kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

1 medium onion thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. butter plus extra for topping
2 lbs. potatoes Russet or Yukon gold work well
1 can anchovies in oil drained
1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel and thinly slice onions. Sauté them gently in a pan with butter just until they are soft.
Drain your anchovies and grease the bottom and sides of a baking dish (or dishes) with the oil you drain.
Peel potatoes and cut into strips. This is easy to do with a mandoline.
Line your baking dish(es) with ⅓ of the sliced potatoes. Then, add half of the sauteed onions and half of the drained anchovies.
Finally, top with another ⅓ of sliced potatoes and the remaining onions and anchovies.
Finish with the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with cream, slices of butter, and bread crumbs.
Bake for 45 minutes for smaller dishes and about 1 hour for a larger dish, or until the potatoes are tender. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

We recommend baking with a baking sheet or foil underneath the dishes just in case any bubble over.
Cover with foil if they are browning too quickly but the potatoes aren’t done yet.

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