There’s so much to enjoy when visiting Cracker Barrel, from the gift shop to the vintage candy store to the homestyle comfort food. And while everyone seems to have a go-to order, the hash brown casserole at Cracker Barrel is a national best-seller for a good reason. Luckily, we know a thing or two about fast food copycat recipes, and we’re all set to tackle this one so you can make it at home.

Our copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole can be enjoyed any time of the day and is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside steak and eggs for breakfast, pair it with a slice of quiche for brunch, or enjoy it in the evening with fried chicken and green beans. Plan to make a double batch, because the odds of leftovers are slim when it comes to Cracker Barrel copycat recipes like this one (I’m speaking from experience!).

Ingredients for Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

• Butter: A bit of butter softens the onions and garlic.
• Vegetables: We keep the aromatic vegetables simple by using pungent onions and garlic; that way we can let the main vegetable (potatoes!) take center stage in this cheesy hash brown casserole.
• Cream of chicken soup: You’ll need one can of condensed cream of chicken soup. Do not dilute it! We need it to act as a major flavor enhancer. See our tips below on swaps you can make for cream of chicken soup.
• Sour cream: Tangy, rich and creamy, sour cream moistens and flavors the potatoes. If you’re looking for a sour cream substitute, reach for Greek or plain yogurt.
• Cheese: We highly recommend you grate your own cheese fresh from the block if you can. Pre-shredded cheese is tossed with preservatives and anti-caking agents, pulling away Parmesan and cheddar’s natural flavors.
• Shredded potatoes: Buying a bag of frozen, pre-shredded potatoes makes it easy to throw this hash brown casserole recipe together in a pinch. See our tips below on using fresh potatoes if that’s your preference.
• Chives: Sprinkle minced chives on the cheesy hash brown casserole for a gorgeous pop of green and a pungent onion flavor.

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