1 large bag frozen hash brown potatoes
1 large sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup diced onions
8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 stick butter, melted
2 cups crushed corn flakes or potato chips
1/2 lb. cooked sausage, optional

Mix all ingredients together and spread in a 9x13 cake pan or casserole dish. Spread topping of 2 cups crushed cornflakes or potato chips and melted butter.

Bake at 375°F for one hour.