Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

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Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

With hash browns, simple seasonings, sour cream, and lots of cheese, this Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe is pure comfort food nobody can resist! It only requires 10 minutes of prep while the oven does the rest, and can be enjoyed with practically any meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cracker barrel hash brown casserole, cracker barrel hashbrown casserole, cracker barrel hashbrown casserole recipe, hash brown casserole

Servings: people

Ingredients

30 ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns , thawed (I use a bag of Ore-Ida Shredded Hash Brown Frozen Potatoes)
1/2 medium yellow onion , finely diced
1 cup shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup , undiluted (do not add water)
1/2 cup melted butter
1 & 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and black pepper , to taste
1 & 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, finely chopped onion, shredded Sharp cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, melted butter, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded Colby cheese on top of the casserole.
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly, the top is golden brown, and the edges are crispy.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

The hash browns should be thawed. Ensure your frozen hash browns are completely thawed before using them in the recipe. This helps prevent excess moisture in the casserole.

Adjust the soup and seasonings to your taste. For variation, you can add herbs like parsley, thyme, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat. You can also use cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom soup, for a different taste.

Lighten it up. For a slightly lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cheese and low-fat sour cream.

Add some veggies. Enhance the casserole with diced bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, or chopped spinach for added flavor and nutrition.

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