3 Worst Rated Scandinavian Casseroles

This classic casserole is one of the most popular Swedish dishes, which is often served for Christmas. It consists of potatoes and sprat fillets—do not mistake these with anchovies as it is suggested in many recipes—which are layered with onions and then doused in cream. The top of the casserole is occasionally basted in butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs before it is baked until golden. Although it is believed that this Swedish casserole appeared earlier, the first written recipe under the catching name of Janssons frestelse, translated as Jansson's temptation, appeared in 1940. Allegedly, the name was inspired by Pelle Janzon, a popular Swedish opera singer. There's also Hansson's temptation, a vegetarian version without the sprats, loved by children, and Karlsson's temptation, in which the sprats are replaced with sautéed ground beef.Expand

Flygande Jakob or flying Jacob is a Swedish casserole made with a combination of chicken, chili sauce, bananas, bacon, cream, and roasted peanuts. The dish is baked in an oven, then served with rice and a green salad on the side. This unusual dish was invented by Ove Jakobsson, a man who worked in the air freight industry, hence the name of the dish. His original recipe was first published in 1976 in a Swedish cooking magazine called Allt om mat, and back then, unlike today, the chicken was supposed to be seasoned with Italian salad seasoning. Nowadays, the dish is popular in the country because it is quick and easy to make.Expand

This Danish classic employs pork tenderloin that is coupled with hefty amounts of onions, all doused in a creamy sauce. The dish is usually baked as a casserole and is often complemented with mushrooms or crispy bacon bits. It is typically enjoyed as a hearty home-cooked meal and mainly comes served alongside potatoes, rice, and pickles.Expand