Cheesy Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 cup melted butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 pint sour cream
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flake cereal

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 2 quart casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the hash brown potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, salt, pepper, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and Cheddar cheese. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the whole wheat flake cereal and remaining butter; sprinkle over potato mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.