Jansson's Temptation (Janssons Frestelse)

Ingredients

• 2 large onions , cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
• 14 filletss Swedish anchovies , or regular anchovies
• 6 potatoes , peeled and cut into strips
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Spread onions onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spread anchovies on top, followed by potatoes. Pour in heavy cream.

3. 3

   Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Place baking dish onto a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes softened, cream reduced, and casserole turns deep golden brown, about 45 minutes.