Jansson's Temptation
(Janssons Frestelse)

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and then reheated later using a little extra cream or milk.



4 portions:
8-10 middlesized potatoes
2 yellow unions
20 brisling anchovy fillets
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whipping cream
1 tbsp dried bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter or margarine

Peel the potatoes and onions. Coarsely shred the potatoes. Slice or chop the onion and sauté it in a little butter or margarine 5 minutes.
Alternate layers of potatoes, onion, and anchovies in a lightly greased baking dish, the top and bottom layers consisting of potatoes.
Pour half the cream and 2-3 tbsp anchovy juice over the casserole. Dot with butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in the oven at 435 degrees F (225 C) for 45 minutes. Baste the outer edges of the casserole with the remaining cream towards the end of the 45 minutes.
Serve together with bread, butter, cheese, and a tossed salad. It's great together with Christmas Ham or Meatballs.