Here’s a Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole creamy, cheesy, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect as a side dish for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
🍽️ Servings: 8–10
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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1 (32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor
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Optional topping: Additional 1/2 cup cheese or 1 cup crushed cornflakes mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter
🥣 Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until well combined.
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Add Flavor and Cheese:
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Stir in the chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
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Add Hash Browns:
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Gently fold in the thawed hash browns until fully coated in the mixture.
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Transfer to Baking Dish:
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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Add Optional Topping:
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For a cheesy top: sprinkle additional cheddar on top.
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For a crunchy topping: mix 1 cup crushed cornflakes with 2 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
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Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
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🌟 Tips & Variations
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Fresh potatoes: You can use 4–5 cups freshly shredded potatoes (drained well) instead of frozen.
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Make it vegetarian: Use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
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Add protein: Mix in cooked bacon bits, ham, or cooked sausage before baking.
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Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.