Description
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole recreates diner-style comfort at home. Creamy potatoes and melted cheese make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Dump the entire 30 oz bag of frozen hashbrowns into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Pour the 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup directly over the hashbrowns.
- Add 1 cup of sour cream and the ½ cup melted butter to the bowl.
- Sprinkle the ¼ cup chopped onion into the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until everything combines smoothly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Scatter the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese across the top.
- Slide the dish into the 350F oven and bake for exactly 45-50 minutes.
- Check that the casserole looks golden brown and bubbles around the edges before removing.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Grate fresh potatoes for the best texture and flavor instead of using frozen hashbrowns, which can become watery.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat sour cream, reduced-sodium soup, and part-skim cheese.
- Add crumbled bacon or diced ham on top for extra protein and a savory twist that makes the dish even more satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg