Dairy potato bake

2 pounds shredded potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup melted butter

Stir potatoes with 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and onion. Add soup, sour cream and cheese. Stir well and pour into a 9-by-13 pan. Top with crushed corn flakes and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees.