Crisp Oven-Browned Potatoes

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in upper third. Butter a 3-to 4-quart shallow baking dish.

2. 2.

   Peel potatoes and thinly slice (about 1/16 inch thick) with slicer. Toss with butter, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to dish and cover tightly with foil.

3. 3.

   Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 450°F, then continue to bake until top is browned and crisp, about 25 minutes more.