Description
Golden, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy, this Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food you can easily recreate at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 2 (20-ounce) packages refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup condensed cream of chicken soup (half a 10.5-ounce can)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
- 8 ounces shredded Colby cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season Hash Browns: In a large bowl, mix shredded hash browns with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and finely chopped onion until evenly combined.
- Cheese Time: Gently fold in shredded Colby cheese for gooey, cheesy goodness.
- Assemble: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Avoid pressing down too much for a fluffy texture.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy magic!
Notes
- Use frozen hash browns if needed—just thaw and pat dry.
- For added crunch, sprinkle buttered panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Make it your own by adding diced ham, bacon, or green chilies!
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American