Scandinavian Potato Casserole Recipes

JANSSON'S TEMPTATION (SWEDISH POTATO AND ANCHOVY CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the onions in 2 tbsp of the butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden.
• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a buttered 2 1/2- 3 quart shallow baking dish (13x9 works well), layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the onions, 1/2 of the chopped anchovies, salt and pepper to taste, 1/3 potatoes, 1/2 onions, 1/2 of the chopped anchovies, salt and pepper to taste, last third of potatoes.
• Drizzle the top of potatoes with the reserved oil from the anchovy can (about 2 tbsp.) and dot them with the remaining 1 tbsp of butter cut into bits.
• Bake the casserole on the middle rack for 10 minutes.
• Pour 3/4 cup of the cream over the potatoes and bake the casserole for 20 minutes more.
• Pour the remaining cream over the casserole, reduce heat to 300, and bake for 30 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender.
• Great served with anything that goes well with a potato side dish.

SWEDISH POTATO CASSEROLE | JANSSON'S FRESTELSE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C)
• Heat a large skillet, melt butter. Add onions and cook for around 10 minutes, until golden brown.
• Grease a large baking dish, place half the potatoes, cover with the onions, spread the anchovies and cover with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle some salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl mix well heavy cream and anchovy oil. Add salt, if necessary.
• Cover the potatoes with the heavy cream mixture.
• Sprinkle the bread crumbs and bake for aproximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cover the first 30 minutes with aluminum foil.

JANSSONS FRESTELSE (SWEDISH POTATO CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Peel and thinly slice onions. Sauté them gently in a pan with butter just until they are soft.
• Drain your anchovies and grease the bottom and sides of a baking dish (or dishes) with the oil you drain.Peel potatoes and cut into strips. This is easy to do with a mandoline.
• Line your baking dish(es) with 1/3 of the sliced potatoes. Then, add half of the sauteed onions and half of the drained anchovies.
• Finally, top with another 1/3 of sliced potatoes and the remaining onions and anchovies.
• Finish with the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with cream, slices of butter, and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 45 minutes for smaller dishes and about 1 hour for a larger dish, or until the potatoes are tender. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

SWEDISH POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• When potatoes are done, whip with the above ingredient until light and fluffy. Put in a well greased casserole dish. Cover with crumb topping: 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs (I use Italian for extra flavor) and 2 tbsp. melted butter. Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes. If you are making the day before allow to cool and place in refrigerator, and cook when needed.

SWEDISH HASSELBACK POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
• Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, cutting only three-fourths of the way through to bottom. Place cut sides up in dish. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour, brushing with butter once or twice. Mix cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until tender.

SCANDINAVIAN POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat one inch salted water to boiling; add potatoes; heat to boiling again; reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
• Mash potatoes until no lumps remain; beat in half and half slowly; stir in cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and egg yolks.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into potato mixture; pour into ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking dish or souffle dish.
• Cook uncovered in 375 degree oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.