Description
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to your dinner table. Cheesy potatoes baked until golden create a creamy side dish that makes family meals feel extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and dump in 30 oz of thawed hash browns, creating a starchy base for your casserole.
- Pour ½ cup melted unsalted butter over the hash browns, ensuring every potato strand gets coated with rich flavor.
- Add 1 can of cream of chicken soup, stirring to create a creamy texture that will bind your ingredients together.
- Finely dice 1 small onion and sprinkle it into the mixture, distributing sharp, aromatic notes throughout the casserole.
- Incorporate 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, letting the shreds fold into the creamy mixture for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Mix in 1 cup of sour cream, which will add tanginess and help create a silky smooth consistency.
- Season the blend with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, balancing the flavors with a gentle seasoning.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Optional: Sprinkle an extra handful of cheese or crush buttery crackers on top for a crunchy golden finish.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thaw hash browns completely and pat dry to prevent excess moisture that could make the casserole soggy.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent texture.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat dairy with low-fat alternatives like reduced-fat cheese and sour cream.
- Customize the casserole by adding cooked bacon bits, diced ham, or green onions for extra flavor and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg