1/2 c. chopped onion

1 pint sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 (2 lb.) bag of frozen shredded hash browns

2 c. chopped or cubed ham

salt, pepper to taste

optional: 3/4 sleeve of Ritz crackers + 2 T. melted butter (for topping)

1.  Combine onion, sour cream, soup, cheese, seasonings, hash browns and ham.  Mix well.  Pour mixture into a large Ziploc bag.  Push down flat and freeze.

2.  When ready to prepare, thaw mixture in fridge overnight.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Put mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.

3.  Bake 45-60 minutes.  Add topping during the last 15 minutes.