Description
Hash brown casserole from Cracker Barrel brings pure comfort right to your dinner table. Cheesy, creamy goodness combines frozen potatoes with simple ingredients that make your family smile.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 32 oz frozen hash browns
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup onion
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cornflake crumbs
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray for easy release.
- Allow 32 oz frozen hash browns to soften at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, ensuring they’re not frozen solid.
- Finely chop ½ cup onions into consistent, small pieces for even distribution.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a large mixing bowl, letting it cool slightly to prevent curdling.
- Whisk 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, diced onions, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper into the melted butter until smooth.
- Incorporate 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold in thawed hash browns, ensuring every potato strand gets coated with the creamy mixture.
- Spread the hash brown blend into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Sprinkle ½ cup cornflake crumbs across the top, providing a satisfying crispy texture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until the surface turns golden and edges become delightfully crisp.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, allowing flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Thaw hash browns completely to ensure even cooking and prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Grate your own cheese for a fresher, more melty texture that beats pre-shredded options.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cornflake crumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips for the same satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg