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Jansson’s Temptation -Traditional Swedish Christmas Table Dish

This is a dish that I first tried in Sweden at a traditional Swedish Christmas table. Leading up to Christmas, restaurants and homes all over Sweden create these amazing tables filled with food of every description; however, this is one dish that you will find on almost every one. I enjoyed it so much that I asked for the recipe and my host graciously offered her personal recipe, which had been passed down through her grandmother.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ lbs. of Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced. This is the perfect time to get out the mandoline. I particularly like Yukon Gold for this recipe
  • 2 large Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. of Butter
  • 150 gr. tin of Anchovies in oil
  • 13.5 oz. of Cream
  • 2 Tbsp. of Breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. In a shallow oven proof-baking dish, arrange alternating layers of potatoes, onions, anchovies and butter.
  2. After completing the layering, pour the cream over the dish, and then sprinkle the breadcrumbs over and cover with aluminum foil and put into the preheated 350-degree oven for 35-45 minutes. Then remove the foil, and continue cooking and browning for 10 additional minutes.
  3. Allow to set uncovered for 5 to 10 min. and serve.

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