Janssens Delight

Janssens Delight is a deep layered potato dish, flavoured with onions, cream and anchovies.

Serves: 10

Prep Time: 15-20 min

Cooking Time: 60 min

Total:  80 min

Ingredients

4 tbsp. oil
6-8 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thick fries
1 large onion, sliced in thin rounds
1 tin anchovy fillets, drained and cut in thirds
1/2 cup table cream
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a frying pan, heat oil.  Add onions and saute until browned.
2. In a large casserole dish with a lid, or a deep dish with a foil cover, make a layer of fried onions, then a layer of potatoes, to cover the bottom.  Cover with the lid and gently shake the dish to settle potatoes.
3. Top the potatoes with another layer of onions and dot with anchovy pieces.  Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add another layer of potatoes, then onions, anchovies, salt and pepper, finally ending with a third layer of potatoes.  Cover with lid and gently shake again to settle.
5. Evenly sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, and season with salt and pepper.  Pour cream over the bread crumbs.  Cover with lid or foil.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
7. Serve immediately, as a side dish with meat or fish.
8. Keep refrigerated for 3-4 days, reheating in the oven before serving.

Thanks Mical for this recipe!