Baked Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and slice into even rounds 5 medium potatoes.
2. 2
   Put in salted ice water until ready to use.
3. 3
   Generously butter an 8-inch pie plate.
4. 4
   Drain and dry the potatoes thoroughly and arrange them in the pie in a circle with the rounds overlapping.
5. 5
   Pour melted butter over each layer, using at least 1/4 pound, salting lightly and peppering generously.
6. 6
   Continue until dish is full.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 400° and bake potatoes until crusty and brown.
8. 8
   Invert on round platter and cut like a pie.
9. 9
   Serves 4.