Copycat Cracker Barrel Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
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This hearty casserole features crispy hashbrowns, savory sausage, and a luxurious four-cheese sauce that rivals the Cracker Barrel original. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage
- 3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup shredded American cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese 1 cup is for the casserole topping
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 pounds frozen hashbrowns thawed
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Set 1 cup of Colby cheese aside for the topping.
- Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, be sure to break the sausage into small bite-sized pieces when browning.
- When sausage is almost done add 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped red bell pepper into the sausage.
- Drain sausage when finished cooking.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- When the butter has melted, add 2 tablespoons of flour to the butter. Stir and allow the butter and flour to cook over medium heat for about 1 minute. You must cook the flour and butter mixture together so that the flour won't taste raw.
- Add ¼ of the milk to the roux and stir until thickened.
- Once the sauce is thick add another ¼ of the milk and stir until thickened.
- Add the remaining milk to the sauce. Stir and cook until it has thickened.
- Add the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Place hash browns, cheese sauce, and sausage in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Top with the reserved cup of shredded Colby cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
790IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14.2mg
(16%)
Calcium
450mg
(45%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 450mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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