Finnish Sausage and Potato Bake (Makkaraperunavuoka)
A hearty and comforting Finnish casserole featuring sliced potatoes and flavorful sausage baked in a creamy sauce, often with onions and cheese.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and thinly sliced)
- 500 g Finnish sausage (e.g., lenkkimakkara)(sliced)
- 1 large Onion(thinly sliced)
- 400 ml Heavy cream
- 100 ml Milk
- 150 g Grated cheese (e.g., Emmental or Edam)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill or parsley(chopped, for garnish (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a large baking dish with butter.
- 2
Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Arrange half of the sliced sausage and half of the sliced onion over the potatoes.
- 4
Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, sausage, and onion. Season the top layer of potatoes.
- 5
In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and milk. Pour this mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
- 6
Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
- 7
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- 9
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a good quality Finnish sausage for the best flavor.
- ✓Thinly slicing the potatoes ensures they cook through evenly.
- ✓Adjust the amount of cream and milk to your preference for richness.
- ✓Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cream mixture can enhance the flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Add a layer of cooked leeks for extra flavor.
- Incorporate some diced bacon along with the sausage.
- Use a mix of different cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.