
Creamy baked potato casserole with a golden crust — a simple yet satisfying part of the Finnish Christmas spread and an everyday comfort dish.
Allergeenivaroitus
Sisältää: gluten, dairy, eggs
Tarvittavat välineet
oven, baking dish, stovetop, pot
Peel and boil potatoes until very soft, about 25 minutes
Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until completely smooth
Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in eggs and flour
Season with nutmeg and salt
Pour into a buttered baking dish and smooth the surface
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and dot with extra butter
Bake at 175C (350F) for 45 minutes until golden brown on top
Serve warm as part of a Finnish holiday meal or alongside sausages
Säilytysohjeet
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freezes for 2 months though texture may become slightly grainy. Reheat in oven at 175C covered with foil.
Kulttuurinen tausta
The mildest of the Finnish Christmas casseroles, perunalaatikko is the one that even the pickiest eaters enjoy. It completes the holy trinity of Christmas laatikot that grace every Finnish holiday table from Turku to Utsjoki.
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