Pommes Anna

Directions

1. 1
   Peel potatoes and cut into paper-thin slices.
2. 2
   Brush bottom and sides of a 6 1/2 x 3-inch souffle dish generously with butter. You may also use a round deep casserole dish and cover with foil or a specially designed copper pan that's made specifically for this dish that you can get at specialty stores.
3. 3
   Arrange potatoes, overlapping slices, around edges of pan to form a firm wall, then place an overlapping layer of potatoes in the bottom of the dish to cover.
4. 4
   Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle lightly with onion, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, then cover lightly with foil.
6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove foil and bake for 30 more minutes until top is browned.
8. 8
   Unmold on platter.
9. 9
   Makes 6 servings.