Southern Party Potatoes

2 lbs frozen hash browns
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken or cream of celery soup
1 carton sour cream
1 small jar cheez whiz or 2 cup grated cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups crushed corn flakes

Defrost potatoes. Combine 1/2 cup butter, salt, pepper, onion, soup, sour cream and cheese. Mix thoroughly. Pour over potatoes in 3 quart casserole. MIx 1/4 cup butter and corn flakes. Sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Serves 16