Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
This easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is loaded with tender shredded potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a rich, creamy sauce. Baked until golden and bubbly, it's the perfect cheesy potato side dish for breakfast, brunch, holidays, and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 30-oz bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed and drained
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded and divided
- 1 10.5-oz can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 2 cups full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Thaw the frozen hashbrowns completely and drain away excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, diced onion, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add the thawed hashbrowns and 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges, golden on top, and heated to 165°F in the center.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Hashbrowns: Use shredded potatoes rather than diced for the closest restaurant-style texture.
- Cheese: Freshly shredded sharp cheddar melts beautifully and adds more flavor.
- Soup: Do not dilute the condensed soup.
- Salt: Taste the finished casserole before adding extra salt because the cheese and condensed soup already contain sodium.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze baked portions for up to 2 to 3 months for best quality.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
Estimated Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole| Nutrient | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Total Fat | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Calcium | 190 mg |
| Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on the brands and ingredients used. |