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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole (like Cracker Barrel’s!)

 Dec 6, 2013     Lisa    180 Comments

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Welcome to the world of Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole goodness! I used to LOVE the Hash Brown Casserole at Cracker Barrel. That’s before I started asking questions about how they make their food (did you know almost all of their vegetable side dishes are made with sugar?). Then if you look at the copy cat recipes online, most of them call for a can of condensed soup – no thank you MSG and other unwanted additives! There has to be a better way, and thankfully there is, which I’ve detailed for you below. It’s hard to go wrong when it comes to potatoes and cheese and other wholesome ingredients. This is a tasty dish that you can enjoy with breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole from 100 Days of #RealFood

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole (like Cracker Barrel’s!)
4.78 from 22 votes

Course: Breakfast, Sides
Dietary Restrictions: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings (Adjust to suit): 6

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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole from 100 Days of #RealFood

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, + extra for greasing the pan
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, mild, freshly grated
  • 1 pound frozen hash browns, be sure to buy a brand with only 1 ingredient - potatoes, no need to defrost

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a square baking dish with butter (8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch) and set aside.
  2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat melt the butter. Cook the diced onion until it softens but does not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Throw in the minced garlic and cook while stirring for 1 more minute.
  3. Turn the heat down to medium low and whisk in the flour. Continuously stir until the flour darkens but is not burnt, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper until it slightly thickens, about 1 minute.
  5. Turn the heat off and, using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in the grated cheese until it melts. Fold in the hash browns until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer to the baking dish being careful to push the thick mixture down on top into one even layer.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes uncovered, and then turn the heat up to broil for 3 to 4 minutes or until the top turns golden brown. Keep a close eye under the broiler so it doesn't burn! Serve warm and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

 

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  1. Susie says

    December 4, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I wouldn’t say it’s “just like Cracker Barrel’s”. It’s more like Mac and Cheese made with frozen hash browns instead of macaroni. Tasty, but not as close as other copycat recipes of Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole. Definitely needs the sour cream that’s missing from the above recipe!

    Reply
    • M shortt says

      May 21, 2017 at 11:41 am

      The original cracker barrel recipe does not have sour cream

      Reply
      • Tammy Feathers says

        May 29, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        The original may not but many do have sour cream that claim to copycat cracker barrel. I’ve seen the creamed soup also listed on many. I figure the sour cream would make it creamer like the soup. Either way just suit to your taste. The sour cream sounds like a great addition!

        Reply
    • Mary says

      September 14, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Cracker Barrels recipe does not have sour cream in it.

      Reply
  2. Amf says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Could you prepare night before & then bake in the morning?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      December 27, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Hello. I think it would work fine the next day.

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    April 10, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Could you substitute dairy free cheese?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      April 17, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Hi. That is not something we’ve tried.

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        November 11, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        I have and it works great!

        Reply

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