Hash Brown Casserole - Breakfast for Dinner

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

1/2 cup melted butter

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cups shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups crushed cracker crumbs

1/4 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.

Combine cracker crumbs and ¼ c melted butter.  Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.

Bake covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.