Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 large 2 lb. bag frozen hash browns, thawed
• 1 stick melted butter
• 1/2 c. onion, diced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 c. mild shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream (pint)
• salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 2 lb. assorted red and white new potatoes, halved (16 potatoes)
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
• salt to taste