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Janssons Temptation

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Janssons Temptation

Swedish potato gratin with anchovies, cream and onions — one of Sweden's most beloved comfort dishes.

Total time
80 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Scandinavian

Ingredients

1kgpotatoes, peeled and julienned
2onions, thinly sliced
100gSwedish anchovies or brined anchovies
400mldouble cream
100mlwhole milk
50gbreadcrumbs
3 tbspbutter

Instructions

1

Fry onions in butter until soft.

2

Layer potatoes, onions and anchovy fillets in a buttered baking dish.

3

Pour cream and milk over. Top with breadcrumbs and dots of butter.

4

Bake at 200°C for 50–60 minutes until potato is tender and top is golden.

5

Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
804
Protein
10.1g
Fat
58.2g
Carbs
60.8g
Fiber
7g
Sodium
148mg

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