Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Description
The casserole combines shredded hash browns as the base with creamy elements such as sour cream and cream of chicken soup, enriched by melted butter and sharp cheddar cheese. Chopped green onions add mild onion flavor, while salt and freshly ground black pepper season the dish. Baking in a greased dish allows the cheese to melt evenly and the top to develop a light brown crust, balancing the creamy interior with a slight textural contrast on top.
The dish serves well as a warm side, complementing breakfast or dinner plates. The creamy, cheesy texture highlights the comfort food style of this casserole, making it hearty and satisfying.
Leftovers can be refrigerated tightly covered for up to three days and reheated in the oven. For longer storage, portioning and freezing the casserole wrapped in plastic and stored in an airtight container preserves the dish up to three months. Thawing overnight before reheating helps maintain texture.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 20 ounces hash browns recommended brand: Simply Potatoes, refrigerated, shredded
- 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese grated, extra sharp
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a square (8x8 or 9x9) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish spreading it evenly.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and the top of the casserole is nicely browned.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to three days for best quality.
- Reheat covered at 350°F for about 20 minutes to warm through evenly.
- For freezing, portion leftovers, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in an airtight container for up to three months.
- Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before reheating to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 501IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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