Hash Brown Casserole II

1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

½ cup melted butter

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

½ cup chopped onions

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

¼ cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Place mixture in a 3 quart casserole dish.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute cornflakes in 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.

Bake covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.