Jansson’s Temptation (Swedish Potato Casserole)
A comforting bake of thin potatoes, onions, pickled sprats and cream, beloved on Swedish holidays and family tables.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
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Step 1 of 4
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F (180°C fan) and lightly grease a 20 cm (8 in) baking dish.
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Step 2 of 4
Layer half the potato strips in the dish, then scatter the sliced onion and sprats, and repeat with the remaining potatoes.
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Step 3 of 4
Mix cream, milk, melted butter, mustard and pepper; pour evenly over the layers, shaking the dish gently to distribute.
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Step 4 of 4
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil, sprinkle breadcrumbs and melted butter on top, and bake another 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes from the kitchen
If pickled sprats are unavailable, substitute with salted herring fillets, rinsed and patted dry. The dish can be prepared a day ahead; refrigerate uncovered and reheat before serving.
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