Stir the following ingredients together in a large bowl:
284 mL can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup non-fat sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Add and mix:
1 kg (2.5 lb) frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Pour into slow cooker. Cover. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
Optional addition:
Slice up ham or your favorite cooked sausage and mix in.
Optional topping:
Melt 1 Tbsp hard margarine or butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1/4 cup corn flake crumbs. Saute until crisp. Scatter over top before serving.