Norwegian Anchovy Pie (Janson's Fra Stelse)

Submitted by ccferne

"From "The Night Before Cookbook." They describe it as "a good luncheon or light supper dish, served with a salad and beverage."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 medium onions, sliced very thin
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb potato
• 18 anchovy fillets
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 pint heavy cream

directions

1. Saute onions in 2 T butter over medium-low heat until golden.
2. Peel and grate potatoes.
3. Place half of grated potatoes in a buttered pie dish, then layer on onions, followed by anchovies, and finally the rest of the potatoes.
4. Dot with remaining butter and sprinkle white pepper over top.
5. Place in preheated 300 degree oven for a total of 50 minutes. After the first 10 minutes, pour on half of cream; 10 minutes later pour on the remaining cream.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, overnight.
7. If serving the next day, bring to room temperature before heating in preheated 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.