Hash Browns Casserole Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 1 9×13-inch pan
Description:
Inspired by the delectable flavors of Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole, this homemade rendition promises a savory indulgence reminiscent of your favorite diner experience. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, this dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 2 bags frozen hash browns
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded colby cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Pan: Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with Pam or grease lightly to prevent sticking.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, margarine (melted), salt, pepper, chopped onion, and shredded colby cheese. Mix gently until well combined.
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Add Hash Browns: Gently fold in the frozen hash browns until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
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Transfer to Pan: Pour the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Enjoy!: Serve your Hash Browns Casserole hot alongside your favorite breakfast or brunch dishes for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3574
- Total Fat: 240.5g
- Saturated Fat: 101.4g
- Cholesterol: 240.2mg
- Sodium: 6680.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 287.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 19.1g
- Sugar: 18.8g
- Protein: 91g
Recipe Notes:
- For a crispy top, you can sprinkle some extra shredded cheese or breadcrumbs over the casserole before baking.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding cooked bacon, diced ham, or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.
