Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3 1/2  pounds        red boiling potatoes -
                        OR white boiling potaotes
                        cut crosswise into
   1      1/8 inch      thi  slices
   6      tablespoons   butter - melted -- (3/4 stick)
                        salt and freshly ground
                        pepper

Preparation:

Position racks in upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 500F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush generously with butter. Bake 7 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue baking until potatoes are crisp and browned around edges, about 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to heated platter. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.