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A beautiful shot of the cheesy hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish, fresh out of the oven and bubbling at the edges.

Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole (The Ultimate Copycat Recipe)

This copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Made with shredded hashbrowns, a rich cream sauce, and two layers of Colby cheese, it's perfectly creamy on the inside with a crispy, golden-brown top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed and patted dry
  • 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and divided
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded Colby cheese divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the melted butter, diced onion, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the thawed, dried hashbrowns and 1.5 cups of the shredded Colby cheese to the bowl. Gently fold until the hashbrowns are fully coated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top, then drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest texture, shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains starches that can make the sauce slightly grainy.
Tip 2: Ensure your hashbrowns are fully thawed and patted dry with paper towels. This is the key to preventing a watery casserole.
Tip 3: For an extra crispy topping, mix 1 cup of crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers with the final butter drizzle before topping the casserole.