Name: Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed; 2.5 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided; 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup; 8 ounces sour cream; 0.67 cup finely chopped onion; 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, beaten; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
cup finely chopped onion
cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon salt
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Thoroughly drain the thawed hash browns. It's important that they are as dry as possible to avoid sogginess.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained hash browns, 2 cups of shredded Colby cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, melted butter, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Stir everything together until well mixed. Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cup of Colby cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.
Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooks Note

For best results, use a salad spinner to ensure that the thawed hash browns are as dry as possible. This helps achieve a crispy texture and prevents any sogginess in the dish.

You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream or opt for light sour cream if you prefer a lower-fat version.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (1/10 of recipe):

Calories	329
Total Fat	23g (29% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat	14g (72% Daily Value)
Cholesterol	76mg (25% Daily Value)
Sodium	593mg (26% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate	21g (7% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber	1g (5% Daily Value)
Protein	12g (23% Daily Value)
Potassium	317mg (7% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Tara Bales

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Drives me nuts when people are all, “omg I loved this recipe, aaaand I changed everything about it.” Not what I did. I essentially followed the recipe verbatim, just added sausage and sautéed the onions instead of leaving em raw. Freakin delicious. 💯

GiftedCurd6823

07/04/2022 12:49:59 AM

I used the freshly shredded hashbrowns instead of frozen and thawed. There is no water to drain off that way and it cooks much better. This is a very good recipe though my family loves it. I also use freshly pressed garlic instead of garlic powder but that’s a personal preference.

JumpyPita3403

06/07/2023 02:51:03 PM

I made it twice, once with fresh potatoes which I prefer because I’m cheap. It’s actually better than the Barrel’s but maybe only because I get to eat more of it. Fresh spuds worked fine. My only suggestion is I might dust them with some corn starch. My attempts are a little more runny than I’d like. I think baking longer uncovered wouldn’t have hurt.

sharonwilliams1968icloudcom

12/24/2022 08:26:15 PM

Great recipe- I used French onion dip(Dean’s) instead of sour cream-absolutely amazing!

CoolTart1450

08/07/2022 12:25:40 AM

❤️'d it!!! I added chopped green onions along with sweet onion...added extra flavor and color to casserole. Also, along with shredded cheese topping .. I added butter/crumbled ritz cracker topping... Delicious!

PerkyRoast4999

11/05/2023 12:25:43 AM

This dish is a huge hit at home and with my neighbors. I only made 3 changes. 1)I didn’t have shredded potatoes so I used (2 1/2 )lbs of unseasoned frozen curly fries (thawed). 2) I used 4 green onions chopped instead of onion. I doubled the rest of the ingredients. 3) I added 1 tsp of onion dip powder. It came out perfectly in two glass casserole dishes. Just WOW!!

Mary Williams

09/15/2023 10:06:47 PM

I made it twice. The first time was how it is, everyone loved it so much. The second time I made it into a meal with sausage, topped with french fried onions and served with scrambled eggs (I like my eggs seperate). It is amazing.

Denise

02/06/2024 04:10:16 PM

Turned out great!! I used 40 oz of potatoes increased the Sour cream by 1/3 cup and add chicken bouillon to give a bit more chicken flavor (since I hadn't increased the chicken soup) .

Gatortail1

10/11/2024 11:41:37 PM

Hits the easy button. Perhaps a little more cheese next time. But we loved it even still. Thanks for a great alternative for side dishes Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

AJG

02/15/2024 12:31:01 PM

I added chopped green pepper definitely so good

Gramma Janet

12/28/2024 04:18:26 PM

For my family’s taste, it needed more onion and sharp cheddar along with a Colby jack. I will try that next time

SappyDove2947

02/02/2025 07:05:10 AM

I didn't change the recipe and everyone loved it. Lucky for me it's simple and easy to make. We have it alot.

Kenneth Lopez

01/11/2025 08:41:35 PM

Made it for lunch — gone too fast.

Gramma Janet

12/28/2024 04:18:26 PM

For my family’s taste, it needed more onion and sharp cheddar along with a Colby jack. I will try that next time

ellen

12/26/2024 12:31:30 AM

It was good the first day, better the second day! Just like Cracker Barrel's!

Andie

12/25/2024 09:29:26 PM

Now a favorite!

Stephen Jackson

10/12/2024 12:00:48 AM

This is next-level cooking, lowkey.

PeppyPate2980

06/19/2024 11:54:03 PM

First time I made this It took a bit longer to prepare than the instruction said. But it was well worth it! The taste is fantastic and really adds a nice side dish to your breakfast.