2 lbs. frozen hash browns
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2/3 cup onion
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¾ cup butter or margarine, melted, divided
2 cups sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups crushed corn flakes or potato chips
parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Partially thaw potatoes.
Combine potatoes, salt, pepper, onion, and cheese in large mixing bowl.
Combine ½ cup melted butter, sour cream and soup in medium mixing bowl.
Pour over potato mixture and mix gently.
Pour into 3 quart buttered casserole, or 9 X 13 pan.
Place crushed chips on top of casserole and sprinkle the rest of the butter over top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes.
Garnish with parsley (optional).