Julie, you must have liked the way the photo looked, or you wouldn't have made it. The only way it
would not have been done after 40 minutes at 450 degrees (open pan), is if you piled up the pieces,
or your oven temperature isn't accurate.

Mine looked exactly like the picture. I don't call the dark brown spots here and
there on the top as burned or black. I just call it well browned. I baked it in a single layer. I guess it
doesn't matter, unless someone here counts on your recipe reviews, which is unlikely. Too bad,
though, your family missed a good and easy main dish.

N.