Swedish Potatoes Recipes

SWEDISH HASSELBACK POTATOES

Steps:

• In a sauce pan; melt the butter at low heat.
• When the butter is melted; chop the herbs and garlic and add it to the butter. Let it cook/sit for about 5-10 minutes on very little heat.
• Clean and peel the potatoes.
• At the bottom side of the potatoes make a small horizontal cut. This will make sure the potatoes sits stable on the oven plate.
• On the opposite side; make deep cuts side-by-side into the potatoes. The cuts should be about 2/3 into the potatoes and about 2 mm apart.
• On a parchment paper covered oven plate; place the potatoes side-by-side with the grooves upwards.
• Brush the potatoes with the butter and herb mixture.
• Bake the potatoes for about 60 minutes at 200 C (400 F). The cooking time is depended on the size of the potatoes. The potatoes are done when you can easily stick a fork into them. During the cooking brush the potatoes 2-3 times extra with the herb mixture.

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 BAKED POTATOES (HASSELBACKSPOTATIS)

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into thin slices 3/4 way through, leaving a small uncut portion of the potato (fan like).
• Put half of the butter and garlic in an oven proof dish and place the potatoes in the dish.
• Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
• Drizzle with remaining butter and garlic.
• Bake in 375°F oven (takes about and hour depending on the size of the potato).
• Baste occasionally with the butter in the dish.
• After 30 minutes sprinkle with the cheese and bread crumbs- do not baste after putting on the cheese and crumbs.
• Finish baking until potatoes are done and golden.

SWEDISH POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Add onions and fries, heat and stir till onions are wilted and fries are hot. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
• Pour into shallow baking dish.
• Mix sour cream and eggs together and pour ove fries.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

SWEDISH POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter 2 quart casserole, combine potatoes, salt, pepper, onion, egg and 3 ounces Gruyere cheese.
• Heat milk and cream to boiling in saucepan, combine with potato mixture.
• Place in casserole, sprinkle with remaining cheese and dot with butter.
• Bake 1 hour.
• If top not browned, broil until lightly brown.

POTATISMOS (SWEDISH MASHED POTATOES)

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and boil until tender.
• Drain and mash the potatoes with a masher.
• Slowly whisk the milk together with the potatoes, preferably with an electric whisk. Add more milk if the mash is to firm.
• Season with salt, pepper, sugar and nutmeg.
• Add the butter and whisk until melted.

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.