4 c. hash browns (or enough to cover bottom of pan)
1 lb. hamburger
1 med. onion, chopped
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas, thawed (or 1 [16 oz.] can green peas)
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. milk
6 to 8 slices American cheese
1 (3 oz.) can French fried onions

Grease 9 x 13-inch pan. Cover bottom of pan with hash browns. Brown hamburger and onion in frying pan. Drain fat and place hamburger and onion on top of hash browns. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle peas over hamburger. Mix cream of mushroom soup with milk. Pour over mixture in pan. Place cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle French fried onions on top. Return to oven with heat off for 15 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.