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Creamy Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole inspired by Cracker Barrel, perfect for quick, comforting dinners and potlucks. This recipe balances rich cheddar, sour cream, and a crispy cracker topping for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream, full-fat
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
  • 4 tbsp (56 g) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) crushed Ritz crackers
  • Optional: 2 tbsp diced green onions or chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and onion powder. Stir gently until well mixed but do not break up the potatoes too much.
  3. Fold in 1 1/2 cups (150 g) of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and adjust as needed).
  5. Transfer the mixture to a prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly and smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
  6. In a smaller bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole. Optionally, add a little more shredded cheddar on top before the crackers for extra cheesiness.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown, crispy, and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to set.
  10. Optional: garnish with diced green onions or chives before serving.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Thaw frozen hash browns slightly to avoid excess water. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream and cheese with plant-based alternatives and use a vegan white sauce instead of cream of chicken soup. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to maintain crispy topping. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: hash brown casserole, Cracker Barrel copycat, cheesy casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, potluck recipe

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