Mom's Cheesy Potatoes

2 lbs frozen hash browns, shredded

1/2 cup margarine, melted

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons onion, minced

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 16 oz container sour cream

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups corn flakes, crushed

1/4 cup margarine, melted

Thaw potatoes and mix all ingredients but last two (corn flakes and butter). Place in a 9x13 pan. 

Mix corn flakes with 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle mixture onto potatoes. 

Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.

Note: Can be made ahead and refrigerated. If so, add 10-15 minutes to baking time. Also, I'm a butter girl, but mom says margarine makes this one better!

From the Kitchen of: Pam, Littleton, CO