Two-Potatoes Anna

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   Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (use a mandoline if you have one).

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   Peel half of the russet potatoes and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.

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   (Do not rinse-you'll need the starch for the dish to set.)

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   Coat the bottom of a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet with 4 tablespoons melted butter.

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   Starting in the center of the skillet, arrange a layer of russet potato slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping them.

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   Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some of the rosemary leaves.

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   Set the skillet over medium heat.

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   Working quickly, add the remaining sliced russets in 2 more layers, then the sliced sweet potatoes in 2 layers, sprinkling lightly with more salt and rosemary between layers.

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   (Check to make sure the bottom is browning evenly; adjust the heat as needed.)

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    Drizzle with 4 tablespoons melted butter.

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    Peel and thinly slice the remaining russet potatoes and add them to the skillet in 2 or 3 more layers, lightly seasoning each layer with salt and rosemary.

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    Drizzle with the remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter.

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    When the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the potatoes soften slightly, about 30 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven; center the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan on the surface of the potatoes and press firmly a few times to help the layers stick together.

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    Remove the cake pan and return the skillet to the oven; bake until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown, about 20 more minutes.

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    Let the potatoes cool 5 minutes in the skillet, then run a small knife around the edge to loosen.

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    Set an inverted serving plate on top of the skillet and carefully flip the potatoes onto the plate.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Photograph by David Malosh

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.