Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole/Hash Browns Casserole - Copycat

Name: Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole/Hash Browns Casserole - Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bag frozen southern style hash brown potatoes; 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine; Aunt Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt, to taste (avail. at JanesKrazy.com) or mccormick's Season-All salt; 1/2 cup melted butter (or margarine); 1 1/2-2 cups colby cheese (I love cheese-but in this case, more is not necessarily better) or 1 1/2-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (I love cheese-but in this case, more is not necessarily better); 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (sometimes I substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soups)

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Submitted by Heather N.

"I love Cracker Barrels hash brown potatoes/potato casserole so I thought I would share this recipe I found on copykat.com."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 casserole
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 (2 lb) bag frozen southern style hash brown potatoes
¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped fine
Aunt Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt, to taste (avail. at JanesKrazy.com) or mccormick's Season-All salt
¹⁄₂ cup melted butter (or margarine)
1 ¹⁄₂ - 2 cups colby cheese (I love cheese-but in this case, more is not necessarily better) or 1 1/2-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (I love cheese-but in this case, more is not necessarily better)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (sometimes I substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soups)

directions

Spray a 13" X 9" X 2" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
In a bowl, combine soup, cheese, butter, onion, salt, and pepper. (or one of mixed season salts from above).
Gently fold the potatoes into the mixture and pour into prepared pan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, until heated through and top is browned.
Note: If you're looking for a one-dish meal you can add ham to this recipe.

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Reviews

I love this recipe. I do add about a cup and a half of sour cream seems to make it a bit creamier and rich to me.

linzboo5
This doesn't taste exactly like Cracker Barrel but it is the closest I have found and it is soooo yummy!! I make it all the time and my family and neighbors all love it!!!

JenniferJenn
This is good. Like another reviewer, I added a cup of sour cream. I served this and my family ate it up. I will make again, thank you for sharing.

Stephanie S.
This was simply WONDERFUL! I didn't have any seasoned salt, so I omitted it. I made another substitution by necessity..didn't have any frozen hash browns, so I made some from fresh potatoes. About half way through the cooking I peeked in and saw that they were browning on the bottom but the potatoes weren't cooking. I needed to add water. DUH! I can't remember exactly how much I added, so I'll redo this review when I make it again. I'll also use less butter next time. These hash browns are to die for.... truly!

Hadasah
These are exactly Cracker Barrel potatoes. Love the recipe. Thanks!!!

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Tweaks

I only use a 1lb 10 oz bag of frozen shredded potatoes. Because we like onions I saute a medium size onion in 1/4 stick of butter before adding them to the mixture. I also add a 8 oz container of sour cream and salt and pepper instead of the season salt. About half way through cooking I stir everything and about 10 minutes before it is done I add more cheese to the top and let it melt. I found that using the 2 lb bag doesn't make for a creamy casserole, the way we like it anyway. I've made it using different soups and I prefer either cream of mushroom or chicken. It all comes down to what you like and your own tastes.

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Heather N.

Frederick, Maryland

Don't forget to KISS the cook!! :D I love to experiment with food. I love bold flavors. I love to cook and find it especially pleasing when I have someone special to cook for. ? 8726894"

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