Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Recipe (5 Minute Prep)

Step 1

Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, onion, soup, sour cream, cheese, seasoning, and optional pepper, bacon or ham.Spread potato mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.Mix together the topping ingredients and spread over potato mixture.Bake for 45 minutes – one hour, until golden brown. Additional Notes: I have made this so often that I no longer need a recipe, which also means this is fool proof. Take liberties with your favorite ingredients. I have mixed frozen hash browns with my own grated potatoes when I didn’t have enough. I have also made this straight from the freezer when I didn’t have time to completely thaw them. I just gave it extra baking time.Since I always have pre-prepped veggies like onions and peppers, this truly mixes up quickly, but there have been times when I have sauteed onions and garlic first and added them. Wow, that was extra good, but adds onto the prep time.The optional topping is delicious, but not necessary. Since I rarely add it for my family, I tend to take the casserole out after 30 minutes of baking and stir it to get everything nice and crispy. I snitch a taste test, and then add additional seasoning, if I think necessary.I know you will enjoy this as much as our family and guests.

Step 2

Instructions

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, onion, soup, sour cream, cheese, seasoning, and optional pepper, bacon or ham.Spread potato mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.Mix together the topping ingredients and spread over potato mixture.Bake for 45 minutes – one hour, until golden brown.