2 lb bag frozen hash browns

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 stick butter - melted

½ onion chopped (this is optional) - you can add anything from bacon to bell peppers

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

salt & pepper to taste

Topping

2 cups corn flakes

1 stick butter - melted

Preheat over to 375 degrees.

Mix first 7 ingredients together in a large bowl.

Add cheesy potatoes to a 9x13 baking dish.

melt 1 stick of butter and pour over cornflakes in a small bowl - mix well.

Add cornflakes mixture evenly to the top of the casserole

Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until casserole is hot and bubbly.