Norwegian Anchovy Pie (Janson's Fra Stelse)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.
6. After the first 10 minutes, pour on half of cream; 10 minutes later pour on the remaining cream.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, overnight.
8. If serving the next day, bring to room temperature before heating in preheated 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.