1 (2 lb. bag) shredded hash browns
1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 (8 oz) sour cream
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. melted butter
1 (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese
crushed corn flakes

Mix all ingredients except corn flakes. Pour into a 9x13 inch casserole dish and top with crushed corn flakes. Pour butter over top.

Bake uncovered at 300°F for 1 hour. A few dashes of tabasco sauce gives it some spice.