2 pounds hash browns
half cup melted butter
half cup chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt
pepper
preheat oven to 350
combine all ingredients in large bowl keep half cup of cheese out for topping
place in greased 9 by 13 casserole dish
top with reserve cheese
bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly
Hints
can mix up and chill and cover night before, top with reserve cheese just before baking
Note: be careful if you chill before baking. Even Pyrex dishes can break when going from refrigerator to hot oven.