Janssen’s Temptation

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 10

A classic Swedish potato casserole recipe - Janssen's Temptation

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

35g

Janssen's Temptation, also known as Jansson's Frestelse, is a classic Swedish potato casserole dish that has been enjoyed for over a century. It was named after Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer who popularized the dish. The creamy and savory casserole consists of thinly sliced potatoes, onions, anchovy fillets, and a rich cream sauce baked to perfection. It is typically served as a side dish to meatballs or ham, but can also be enjoyed as a main dish with a side salad.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F).
2.	Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onions.
3.	Grease a baking dish and arrange a layer of potatoes and onions, alternating, in the bottom.
4.	Place half of the anchovy fillets on top of the potatoes and onions.
5.	Repeat with another layer of potatoes, onions, and anchovy fillets.
6.	Pour cream over the layered potatoes and add a few small pieces of butter on top.
7.	Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
8.	Remove the foil and evenly sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
9.	Bake uncovered for an additional 15-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.

PROS

Janssen’s Temptation is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The combination of potatoes, onions, and anchovy fillets creates a savory and flavorful bite.

CONS

This recipe can be high in calories and sodium due to the cream and anchovy fillets.

It is not a vegan or vegetarian-friendly dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
The anchovy fillets are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

	10 large potatoes
	3 onions
	20 anchovy fillets
	300 ml cream
	15 g breadcrumbs
	30 g butter