2 lbs. frozen hash brown potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 sticks butter
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 onion, diced
2 c. Cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. corn flakes or similar, crushed

Defrost hash browns for several hours or in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Place in 9x13 inch pan. Cover with salt, pepper and 1 stick of butter, cut in pats.

In separate bowl, mix sour cream, onion, cheese and soup. Pour over potatoes. Melt 1 stick butter and mix with cereal; pour on top. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.