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Creamy Crispy Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe Easy and Perfect for Family Meals

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A creamy and crispy hashbrown casserole inspired by Cracker Barrel, perfect for family meals and potlucks. This easy recipe combines frozen hashbrowns, cheese, sour cream, and a crunchy cracker topping for a comforting dish ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns (preferably fine-shredded)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 ml) condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 150g) crushed buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz crackers)
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Thaw the frozen hashbrowns slightly, about 15 minutes, until mostly thawed but not watery.
  3. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, melted butter, chopped onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly coated and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Crush the crackers finely and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until bubbly around the edges and the cracker topping is golden and crisp.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Avoid watery hashbrowns by squeezing out excess moisture to prevent sogginess. Fold ingredients gently to keep texture fluffy. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or crushed cornflakes. Dairy-free versions can be made with dairy-free sour cream, cheese substitutes, and cream soup alternatives.

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Keywords: hashbrown casserole, Cracker Barrel, creamy casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, easy family meals, potluck recipe

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