Jansson's temptation

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6mediumsSized potatoes, peeled and cut into 2x1/4 inch strips 2 tbsp butter
2mediumsSize onions, thinly sliced
13-1/2 oz can Swedish anchovy fillets
1dashOf pepper
2tablespoonsBread crumbs
3tablespoonsButter
¾cupCream or half and half

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Keep potato strips incold water to prevent discoloration. Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet and add onions; cook until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Pat potatoes dry. Arange layers of potatoe, onion and anchovies in a greased 1½ to 2 quart baking dish. Begin and end with potatoes. Dot casserole with butter and sprinkle with pepper and bread crumbs. Pour cream around the casserole. Bake in the center of the oven until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-60 minutes.

Serves 4-6.

Origin: Cookbook Digest, Nov/Dec 1991 Shared by: Sharon Stevens