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Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort food classic you can make at home! Shredded hash brown potatoes are mixed with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and soup, then baked until golden and bubbly for an irresistible breakfast or side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (32 oz) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Optional: Sprinkle crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers over the top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded potatoes instead of frozen hash browns if you prefer.
  • Swap cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for cream of chicken for a different flavor.
  • Add cooked bacon bits or diced ham to make it heartier.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Category: Side Dish / Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: hash brown casserole, Cracker Barrel recipe, cheesy potatoes, brunch casserole, breakfast bake