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Hash Brown Casserole (Cracker Barrel Copycat)

My copycat version of Cracker Barrel's cheesy and creamy hash brown casserole. This is a wonderful overnight savory casserole that's perfect for Christmas breakfast or any holiday brunch.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast Potatoes, Cheesy and Creamy Hash Brown Casserole, Christmas Breakfast, Cracker Barrel Copycat, Hash Brown Casserole, Overnight Hash Brown Casserole
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Make Ahead - Overnight 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings 8 servings
Author The Tiny Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 2-lb bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted prefer Plugra or Kerrygold
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup prefer Campbell's brand
  • 1 cup sour cream prefer Daisy brand
  • 1 8-ounce bag cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for topping prefer Tillamook cheese
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Butter a 9X13 oven safe casserole dish and set aside.

  2. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to fold the ingredients until well combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.

  3. Top with extra cheese and a little black pepper.

    Crunchy Topping:  If you prefer a crunchy topping instead, reserve 2 Tablespoons of melted butter listed above and combine in a small bowl with 2 cups of Panko bread crumbs or Corn Flakes cereal. Spread crunchy topping evenly over the top just before baking to prevent from getting soggy. 

  4. If making the day before: Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F, remove plastic wrapping and bake for about an hour until golden and bubbly. Allow to rest at least 10 minutes before serving.

  5. If serving the same day: Bake at 350°F until top is golden and bubbly. Rest at least 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Freezing:  Can be prepared and frozen up to a month before.  Thaw in refrigerator the day before baking.