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.

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.

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.

FINNISH TURNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Place the carrot and turnip cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Return the carrots and turnips to the pot, and mash well with the butter, salt, flour and 1/4 cup of sugar. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl, then stir into the mashed carrot mixture until blended. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish. Stir together 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the top of the carrot mash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the carrot mash has slightly firmed and the top has begun to turn golden brown, about 45 minutes.

SARDINE AND POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in a large pot of water, until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
• When cooled, slice potatoes into 1/4" rounds.
• While potatoes are cooking, prepare sardines by slitting through the belly lengthwise. Turn so that skin is facing upwards and press down on backbone. Turn over and remove backbone.
• Heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
• Arrange the potatoes in a well-oiled casserole dish and sprinkle with the onion mixture, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the open sardines (skin side down) on top of the potatoes and cover with tomato slices and other herbs.
• Pour wine over all. Cook uncovered at 300F for about 45 minutes, until fish is tender. If casserole is dry, add additional wine (by the tablespoon).

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.).