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Creamy and cheesy the perfect dish! This copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is one of my all-time favorite recipes and a must try. It is a great breakfast side dish!
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes! Creamy cheesy and oh so yummy! This recipe is good for breakfast lunch or dinner and makes the perfect side for any meal.
When will you be serving this Hashbrown Casserole as breakfast or a dinner side? All you need to do is mix your ingredients, place it in a casserole dish, and bake!
How to make Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole:
This casserole is the perfect copycat recipe from one of our favorite places to go out to breakfast, Cracker Barrel.
Mix all your ingredients and then bake in the oven.
The cheese on top will give it a nice crust.
Serve it for breakfast along with some bacon and eggs for a hearty meal!
Ingredient Notes:
- Frozen Shredded Hash Browns: You can use other types of hash browns but the shredded has the most similar texture to the Cracker Barrel recipe.
- Sour Cream
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Butter: unsalted and melted.
- Frozen Diced Onions: You can use fresh onion as well but I like to use frozen with the frozen potatoes. You don’t need much but the onions really give it great flavor.
- Cheese: I used shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- Seasoning: I only use pepper to season this casserole.
Directions:
Step one: Start by preheating your oven.
Then preparing a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
I used a 9×13 casserole dish.
Step two: In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and some of your shredded cheese.
Step three: Place in your casserole dish and then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Baking Directions:
Step four: Bake until fully cooked and bubbly.
Make-Ahead Instructions:
Refrigerating Instructions: Prepare everything but instead of baking top your casserole with foil and place it in the refrigerated for up to two days.
Remove from the fridge and remove foil and bake according to directions.
Freezing Instructions: Mix your casserole according to directions in a freezer-safe casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap then foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to serve with Hashbrown Casserole:
This is a classic breakfast casserole that goes great with classic breakfast items!
Serve with eggs, some Bacon and a Fruit Salad to make it a hearty and filling breakfast.
Try some of my other favorite Side Dish Recipes:
Here are some of my favorite potato recipes that you are going to love:
World’s Best Mashed Potatoes: This recipe is the best, the world’s best 😉 Or at least in my option.
Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes: Nothing better than ranch-coated potatoes topped with cheese and baked.
Cheesy Potato Casserole: This one is amazing! It’s made in the slow cooker and my all-time favorite side dish.
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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns
- 16 oz sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, (1 can)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (melted)
- 1/2 cup frozen diced onions
- 2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese, (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish (9×13) with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and only 2 cups of cheese. Place in your casserole dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until fully cooked and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
This is a FAN FAVORITE! I make this casserole for any brunch gatherings or family breakfasts that we have and it is always a huge hit. We love it.
It is hard for me to find frozen hash browns for some reason. What kind are you using? I don’t want to use shoestring fries correct. Is there a specific brand I can look for that sells has browns and not tator tots?
I use Ore-Ida.
When freezing the hashbrown casserole does it need to be thawed prior to baking?
You can thaw it before baking. I would recommend that. If not you may run into some sections still being cold once baked. You could also bake it for about 10 minutes longer just to be safe. Just watch it so it doesn’t burn.
Is it ok to use hash browns that aren’t frozen? Or would it mess with the way it cooks if they’re fresh not frozen?
The recipe would definitely change if they are not frozen. You can use fresh grated potatoes and cook them until the potatoes are cooked through but the consistency would be a little more crunchy and baked instead of soft and creamy.
This recipe is amazing I have made it several times and it does remind me of Cracker B recipe !!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
We absolutely love this recipe! I adjusted the ingredients for my family and replaced the peppers with a bag of frozen mixed veggies and added cubed ham. It’s the perfect comfort meal on a cold rainy day 😍🥰
Awesome! Kind of like my Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Do you bake fully before freezing? What are directions for reheating? Want to take this meal to a friend, but want to give directions with it. Thanks!
Yes, I will cook it fully, then allow it to fully cool before freezing.
Wondering if this can be frozen for several days once it is put together so I can pull it out the night before Christmas to bake on Christmas morning?
Yes. This recipe can be made days before and frozen.
So easy and delicious! Threw everything together in less than 5 minutes. I added garlic powder and a bit more pepper and baked it for 50 minutes and it turned out perfectly!
So happy to hear that!
What do you suggest for baking if using a 9*13 deep dish with double recipe?
I usually will cook 5-10 minutes extra and then check on it every 10 or so minutes until warm. Just stick a fork or knife inside to check if it’s warm.