JANSSON'S TEMPTATION (JANSSONS FRESTELSE)

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Who Jansson is, we may never know, but this meal 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.

Provided by WOLSELEY

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Scalloped Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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 melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread onions evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute anchovies on top of the onions. Place potatoes on top of the anchovies, then pour in heavy cream. Mix bread crumbs together with the melted butter, then sprinkle overtop of the potatoes.
  • Place onto a baking sheet to catch any cream which bubbles over. Bake in preheated oven until the potatoes have softened, the cream has reduced, and the dish has turned deep golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 307.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

Dellshone Wilson
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This dish is a great way to introduce kids to fish. The potatoes are mild and creamy and the sauce is flavorful but not too fishy.


Thandaza Buti
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Aleksa Krsmanovic
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


lovelyemz
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


sadeesh kasilingam sadeesh
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This dish is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Mercy Nalunga
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I'm not a fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still very flavorful and delicious.


sunnyz modelz
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it turned out great. I used a different type of fish and I added some extra spices to the sauce.


Tarikur Rahman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It was delicious and my family loved it.


Hassan Shoukat
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This dish was a bit too rich for me. The sauce was very heavy and the potatoes were a bit too creamy.


BLACKJOKER 206
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to have more flavor.


Sarfo_Kwaa Henry
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Britta Towers
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's so worth it. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Aniel Jean
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got rave reviews. I will definitely be making it again.


Rael Noon
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This dish is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. The potatoes take a while to cook, but the end result is a creamy, flavorful dish that everyone will love.


Laura Kudelko
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I'm so glad I did! The anchovies add a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish without being overpowering.


Kind Boss
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The combination of flavors is just perfect and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khalid Aladhami
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.