Janssons Frestelse Swedish Potato and Anchovy Bake
Matchstick potatoes, onion and sweet pickled sprats baked in cream until golden. A Swedish Christmas table staple.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.57 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Butter a baking dish about 25 x 20 cm.
- 2
Melt half the butter in a pan and cook the onions gently for 10 minutes until soft but not brown.
10 min - 3
Layer half the potato in the dish, then the onions and anchovies. Finish with the rest of the potato.
- 4
Mix the cream, milk, pepper and 2 tbsp of the anchovy brine. Pour over the dish. Do not add salt.
- 5
Scatter the crumbs over and dot with the rest of the butter. Cover with foil.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 25 minutes more until golden and the potato is tender.
55 min
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