Description
Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to homestyle cooking. Cheesy potatoes combine creamy textures with crispy edges, delivering a satisfying side dish that connects families around warm dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (0.9 kg) cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- 1 pint (473 ml) sour cream
- 2 lb (0.9 kg) frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) margarine or butter (melted)
- 1 can (10 1/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (80 g) onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Generously spray an 11 x 14-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend thawed hash browns with melted margarine, creating a foundational texture for the casserole.
- Incorporate finely diced onions, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper into the hash brown mixture, stirring until all ingredients are uniformly integrated.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create a smooth, consistent layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top turns a rich golden brown and the edges become bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and making it easier to serve in neat portions.
Notes
- Make sure hash browns are completely thawed to prevent excess moisture that could make the casserole soggy.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Consider reducing sodium by choosing low-sodium cream of chicken soup and adding herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor without salt.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce and use gluten-free hash browns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg