2 lbs. frozen hash brown nuggets
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 c. light sour cream
1 can cream chicken soup
1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. cracker crumbs (optional topping)

Mix all ingredients except cracker crumbs, which go on top. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

9-12 Servings.