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Copycat Cracker Barrel Loaded Hashbrown Casserole

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Set 1 cup of Colby cheese aside for the topping.
  3. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, be sure to break the sausage into small bite-sized pieces when browning.
  4. When sausage is almost done add 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped red bell pepper into the sausage.
  5. Drain sausage when finished cooking. 
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
  7. 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.
  8. Add ¼ of the milk to the roux and stir until thickened.
  9. Once the sauce is thick add another ¼ of the milk and stir until thickened.
  10. Add the remaining milk to the sauce. Stir and cook until it has thickened. 
  11. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
  12. Place hash browns, cheese sauce, and sausage in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  13. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 
  14. Top with the reserved cup of shredded Colby cheese.
  15. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.