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Cracker Barrel Hash Browns Casserole (Copycat)

By Chef Chöich on May 14, 2008

Photo by *Parsley*

9 Reviews

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Servings: 8-10

Photo by *Parsley*

About This Recipe

"A few years ago I was looking for the real deal and found a website that I had to pay $2.50 to download a copy of the famous casserole's recipe. I still use this recipe til this day and have friends ask for it and receive kudos every time I make it."

Ingredients

26 -30 ounces of shredded hash browns
2 cups of shredded cheese ( colby to sharp)
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup of minced onions or 1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Melt butter or margarine and mix in milk, broth, salt, pepper, and onion in large measuring cup or bowl.
In large skillet heat hash browns and fold in shredded cheese until melted.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Prepare 9x13 baking dish or pan.
Put hash brown cheese mixture into prepared pan and pour other ingredients in and fold until hash browns swell in most of the liquid. Spoon the hash browns flat and place in oven to bake for 45 minutes.

Private Note

No Notes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (139 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 374.9
Calories from Fat 190: 50%

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 21.1g: 32%
Saturated Fat 7.2g: 36%
Cholesterol 26.2mg: 8%
Sugars 1.6 g
Sodium 651.6mg: 27%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g: 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g: 12%
Sugars 1.6 g: 6%
Protein 9.5g: 19%

Reviews

"This is absolutely wonderful! It's been too long since I've had Cracker Barrel's potatoes to say how close of a copy this recipe is, but I really don't care. It's better than any other hash brown casserole that I've tried; the beef broth makes a difference. I did used diced instead of shredded hashbrowns."

By HeatherHH on January 12, 2010 | 1028803
"This is so good! I don't care if the recipe is different than the real one, this tastes amazingly close and I enjoy it (made exactly as stated) each time we have it for breakfast! PS DH says he could eat a whole casserole all by himself! :)"

By ~SarahBeth~ on July 29, 2009 | 916665
"not even close. I used to work at cracker barrel and know the recipe by heart."

By Chef #1132015 on January 16, 2009 | 789818
"This is as close as it gets. Thanks for a great recipe. Uses this as a side to grilled steak. Husband loved it!!!! Other recipes added canned soups which I don't believe is there. I added a dash of allspice to the recipe. YUMMY!!!!!"

By dapulz@stny.rr.com on April 06, 2013 | 1378379
"I don't know how close this is to the real thing, but I can say that it's really yummy! The beef broth gives it a deeper flavor than most similar casseroles. While it's not quite as creamy as some others, it's still cheesey and tasty. This is a keeper. Thanx!"

By *Parsley* on December 25, 2008 | 773072
"This recipe is perfect! It tasted just like the restaurant version, if not better! I am preparing a double batch today to cook half and freeze half. Thanks for the great recipe!!! **Oh, and I used chicken stock instead of beef broth and still delish!"

By Pinktini on November 10, 2008 | 744205
"i fixed this with hamburger steak w/ mushroom and onion gravy and green beans, my boyfriend almost ate the whole casserole!! i'm cooking this at least once a week!! GGGREAT!!!! (i also want to make more for breakfast, it was that good, i want to have it again and again!!)"

By fat lil girl on October 14, 2008 | 726058
"This is by FAR the best recipe on RecipeZaar for the Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole. I have tried other recipes that call for the canned soups and we think they taste NOTHING like the real thing. My husband is a Cracker Barrel freak so we eat there often and this recipe is DEFINATELY the closest! Wonderful flavor, easy to make and leaves everyone satisfied and happy!! THANKS for the great recipe!!"

By JenniA on July 02, 2008 | 664582
"This recipe is awesome! I had everything I needed on hand except for colby cheese. I used chedder instead, and it was still great. I make sure I have colby on hand all the time now. Thanks for sharing!"

By Chef #846646 on June 13, 2008 | 651475