2 lb. bag frozen hash browns
1 lg. onion, chopped and sauteed
1 pt. sour cream
1 stick butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. salt

Put into large 2 1/2 quart casserole or 9 x 13 inch Pyrex dish. Bake one hour at 350 degrees. After baking 30 minutes, top with one can French fried onions and continue baking 30 more minutes.