Cheesy Potatoes

I have been making these cheesy potatoes for years. Using ready-made hash browns makes it quick and easy,  a rich and creamy potato side dish.  Great  dish to make for company because I can make it ahead.  I don't always put on the cornflake topping as seen in the picture. It makes a great side dish with baked ham.



1 (2 lb) bag frozen hash browns
1/4 cup  butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon grated onion
1 pint (16oz.) sour cream
2 cups shredded medium cheddar
1 can cream of celery
Topping:
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups coarsely crushed corn flakes



1. Combine all ingredients except hashbowns and topping. Mix well. fold in hash browns. Spread in 9x13 inch dish.
2. Mix butter and corn flakes and top casserole. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Hint: Can be made ahead of time. Keep in refrigerator until ready to bake.  Bake and additional 15 minutes.