Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

My family loves going to Cracker Barrel for their amazing comfort food. We also get their Hashbrown Casserole and so I decided to make it at home. My family agreed that it tasted amazing and they loved it better.

This side dish recipe is perfect to serve for brunch or your holiday dinner. If you love Cracker Barrel as much as my family, make sure to check out these recipes – Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe, Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders, Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings and Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese.

Why We Love This Hashbrown Casserole

This hashbrown casserole is one of my favorite side dishes to make. You can easily prepare ahead of time and store in the freezer. Which helps to plan ahead for all of my holiday baking.

The layers of potatoes and cheese makes it so delicious. When I have leftover meat, it always makes a great addition to this casserole. We love to make it for the holidays but it is also my go-to potluck recipe.

Ingredients

• Frozen Hash browns – We like using shredded but you can use any type you prefer.
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Cream of Mushroom Soup – We like making Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe but you can also substitute with Cream of Celery
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Colby Cheese is another great option
• Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute if you are out

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Addition Ideas

Feel free to add in ingredients to this copycat cracker barrel hashbrown casserole. Here are some easy additions.

• Meats – Diced ham, sausage, bacon or cooked chicken
• Veggies – Chopped broccoli, bell peppers, or jalapeños
• Cheese – Add in Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack

How to Make Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Step 2 – In a large bowl, mix together the thawed hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

• Step 3 – Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

• Step 4 – Bake the casserole for 35 minutes.
• Step 5 – Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
• Step 6 – Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

• Hashbrowns – Make sure to thaw the frozen shredded hash browns before mixing them with the other ingredients to ensure even cooking and prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
• Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese is used both in the casserole mixture and as a topping for extra cheesiness. If you prefer, you can just use the cheese for a topping instead. We also recommend shredding cheese from bulk cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
• Rest Casserole – Letting the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking allows it to set and makes serving easier.

Serving Suggestions

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole is the perfect side dish to serve for the holidays. It is the ultimate comfort food and pairs well with Slow Cooker Whole Turkey and Slow Cooker Christmas Ham Recipe.

We have even made this copycat recipe when we make Grilled Teriyaki Steak or Grilled Chicken Kabobs. It is the perfect side dish to serve for any occasion.

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