Scandinavian Potato Casserole Food

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.

RUTABAGA-POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine rutabagas, potatoes and water.
• Bring to a boil; cook over low heat 25 minutes or until tender.
• Drain, reserving liquid.
• Mash rutabagas and potatoes until smooth.
• Butter a shallow, 2-quart casserole dish; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• In large bowl, beat potato mixture on high speed, adding 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
• Beat in flour, bread crumbs, cream, syrup, 1/4 cup melted butter, eggs, salt, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and white pepper.
• Beat until light and fluffy.
• Spoon into prepared casserole dish.
• Use a spoon to smooth top.
• Drizzle with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
• Bake, uncovered, 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until lightly browned.

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.

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SILLGRATIN ( SWEDISH HERRING CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• TO PREPARE USING SALT HERRING:.
• soak the herring in cold water overnight to remove the salt.
• Rinse and drain.
• Split the herring along the backbone, remove the bones (including the small bones), remove and discard the skin, drain the herring on a paper towel.
• Use whole filets in the casserole or cut the filets into 1 inch pieces.
• THEN TO COMPLETE THE CASSEROLE:.
• Peel the potatoes, then slice them about 1/4" thick.
• Slice the onions about 1/4" thick and sauté them in 2-3 tablespoons of the butter, until they're soft and transparent but not brown.
• Butter a baking dish with the butter used to sauté the onions.
• Alternate rows in the baking dish of raw potato slices, herring, and sautéed onions.
• In a small bowl, beat 3 eggs with a wire whisk.
• Add 2 cups milk or cream and the teaspoon sugar.
• Mix well.
• Pour over the top of the casserole.
• Add white pepper to taste, freshly ground if available.
• Add the dill weed to taste.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top and dot with the remaining butter.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
• VARIATIONS:.
• If you cannot find salt herring you can substitute one of the following instead:
• a.)Herring filets in wine: rinse well in cold water and drain.
• B.)Kippered herring filets in a can: rinse gently by running some cold water into the opened can, draining, and repeating several times. Carefully remove the filets from the can to avoid breaking them any more than necessary. (The smoked flavor of the kippered herring is a great variation in this casserole.).

SCANDINAVIAN MASHED POTATO AND RUTABAGA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt for each quart of water. Heat to boiling and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain, peel, and mash the cooked potatoes.
• Meanwhile, pare the rutabaga and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, mash, and add the cooked rutabaga to the potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer until the potatoes and rutabagas are smooth and fluffy. Beat in the flour, eggs, salt, and milk or cream.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Turn the mixture into the dish. Using a spoon, spread out the mixture, making indentations in the top of the casserole. Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until lightly browned. 12 servings.
• Scandinavian Feasts.