Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
This Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked dish featuring tender hashbrowns mixed with sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and melted butter. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, it makes a perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Hashbrown Mixture
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Topping
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (reserved from above)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sour cream and condensed cream of chicken soup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add hash browns and butter: Fold in the thawed hash browns and melted butter into the mixture, stirring until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×11 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Assemble the casserole: Transfer the hashbrown mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the hash browns completely to avoid excess water in the casserole.
- If you prefer, substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce or a cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian alternative.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed cornflakes or fried onions on top before baking.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
Keywords: Hashbrown Casserole, Cracker Barrel, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Comfort Food, Baked Casserole
