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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat

Irresistible Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat – The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, buttery, and golden on top. A spot-on recreation of the restaurant favorite that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, or holidays. Easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Extra cheese for topping
  • Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
  • Crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers for crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese until well mixed.
  3. Add Hash Browns: Fold in the thawed shredded hash browns until evenly coated.
  4. Bake: Transfer to the baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle extra cheese or crushed crackers if desired. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Let cool 5–10 minutes. Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F or microwave individual portions.
  • Variations: Add ham, bacon, or sausage for protein; use cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version; add jalapeños or pepper jack for spice.
  • Crockpot Option: Cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours; add cheese in the last 30 minutes for a gooey top.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, Hashbrown Casserole Copycat, Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, Comfort Food Recipes, Easy Breakfast Casserole

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