2 lb. bag frozen hash browns
1 c. diced onion
1 c. cream of chicken soup
1 lb. carton sour cream
8 oz. sharp grated cheese
1 stick butter, melted
Salt & pepper to taste

Thaw hash brown potatoes about 30 minutes. Mix potatoes with remaining ingredients. Crush potato chips over bread crumbs on top if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.