1 (2 lb.) bag frozen hash browns
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Mix above ingredients. Top with buttered bread crumbs. Store in refrigerator overnight. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour before baking. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Makes one 13 x 10 inch casserole.

Melt about 1/2 stick butter, then toss bread crumbs into it for the buttered bread crumbs.