Hash Brown Casserole I

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x12 inch baking dish.

Over medium heat cook the onion until soft.

In a large bowl combine the onion potatoes sour cream soup cheese pepper and hot sauce. Mix well and pour into baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes.

In a saute pan heat butter or margarine and crackers. Cook until golden brown. Sprinkle over casserole and bake for 30 additional minutes.