Potato and Anchovy Gratin
A famous Swedish comfort dish made with tender potatoes, onions, creamy sauce and anchovies. Rich, savory and deeply flavorful.
Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 kg waxy potatoes
• 16 anchovy fillets in oil
• 3 large onions
• 75 g butter
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 150 ml milk
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Finely chop onions. Drain and chop anchovies.
2. Peel and slice potatoes into thin rounds (5 mm).
3. Melt 40 g butter and sauté onions for 5 minutes without browning. Butter a baking dish.
4. Layer potatoes, onions and anchovies. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat layers, finishing with potatoes.
5. Heat cream and milk and pour over the dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and add remaining butter.
6. Bake for 45 minutes until golden and tender.