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Note:*** This casserole has no sauce which allows some of the top and bottom potatoes to get crispy- the more the better! Be sure to use a 9x13-inch casserole. DO NOT use a deep dish casserole as this will prevent the potatoes from cooking properly and getting crunchy.
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***Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray the 9x13-inch casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
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Place half of potatoes in bottom of casserole dish.
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Place layer of onions over potatoes.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Place remaining potatoes on the top layer.
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Drizzle butter over the entire casserole, using total of 4 tbs butter, if not counting calories.
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Spray top of casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cover and bake 20 minutes in lower third of the oven.
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Uncover and bake an additional 40-50 minutes until potatoes are done and casserole is golden brown on top.
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If you are lucky, the bottom potatoes will be a little browned, too!
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VARIATION: During last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle casserole with 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
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Let melt and serve.
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HAM-POTATO VARIATION: Add 8-12 ounces cooked ham or smoked pork shoulder, cubed, between the onion and potato layers.
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Bake as directed.
