2 lb. (1 pkg.) frozen hash browns
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. minced onions
3/4 stick butter, melted
2 c. sour cream
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup

TOPPING:

1/4 stick butter, melted
1 c. crushed corn flake crumbs

Place frozen hash browns in casserole, add next five ingredients.

Divide shredded cheese using about 1/2 or 1 cup.

Thin cream of mushroom soup by rinsing out can of with a small amount of water, then pour over other ingredients. Add remaining cheese. Spread topping over casserole. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

If prepared frozen, bake 1 hour 45 minutes.