2 pound bag frozen hash browns 
1/2 cup melted margarine 
1 teasspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1/2 cup chopped onion 
1 can cream of mushroom soup 
1 pint sour cream 
2 cups grated cheddar cheese 

Topping: 2 cups crushed corn flakes and 1/4 cup margarine (melted). 

Mix first eight ingredients and place in 9 x 13" pan. Combine the crushed flakes and margarine. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake 45 minutes at 350. Simple, different and delicious.