Description

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole is a classic comfort food dish featuring shredded hash browns mixed with creamy sour cream, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and melted butter, baked to a golden brown perfection. This copycat recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty dinner side dish.

Ingredients

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Hash Brown Casserole Ingredients

32 ounces shredded hash browns, thawed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray an 11 x 14 inch casserole or baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed shredded hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped yellow onion, shredded cheddar cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended.
Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Notes

You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup to make this dish vegetarian.
Try switching up the cheese for parmesan, pecorino, or colby cheese to vary the flavor.
Add spices such as black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, or Italian seasoning on top for extra flavor.
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle crushed cornflakes before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat gently to maintain texture.
Do not leave the casserole at room temperature for more than 2 hours to ensure food safety.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: hash brown casserole, Cracker Barrel copycat, cheesy hash brown casserole, breakfast casserole, side dish, comfort food