Step 1

Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Place half of the bag of hashbrowns in the prepared pan.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine the soup, sour cream, onions, and salt and pepper.

Step 4

Gently spoon half of this mixture over the hashbrowns in the pan.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the soup mixture.

Step 6

Then add the remainder of the hashbrowns on top, and spoon over remaining soup mixture and the other half of cheese.

Step 7

Crush the Ritz crackers and combine with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.