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Hash Brown Casserole Cracker Barrel Copycat!

This is the best hash brown casserole recipe, and it's so easy to make! This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or for entertaining. It can be made ahead of time and frozen, so it's always ready when you need it.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 8
Calories 664 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 32 oz. Frozen hash browns thawed*
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 10.5 oz. 10.5 oz.
  • 16 oz. Sour cream
  • 2.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions. Allow to soften for five minutes and then put aside.
  • Make sure your hash browns are thawed. They will take longer to bake if they are not thawed. To speed up the process, you can freeze them.
  • Let them air dry to remove excess water.
  • Keep 1 cup cheddar cheese aside
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Put it in a 9x13 casserole dish greased and then top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 35 minutes covered.
  • Turn heat up to 400°F. Bake an additional 5-10 mins, or until the top is slightly crispy.
  • Take out of the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.