Eldora's Hash Brown Potatoes

Mix the following in a big bowl, and then pour into a greased casserole dish:

• 1 2-lb bag frozen hash browns
• Medium grated onion
• 1 Can chicken mushroom soup
• 16 oz sour cream
• 3/4 stick melted oleo
• 1 tsp salt
• tsp pepper

• 10 oz grated cheddar cheese
• 3-4 slices cumbled bacon (optional)