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Crockpot Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe


Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Cook Time :2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time :2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings :8
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Published: Mar 4, 2024 · Modified: May 7, 2025 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

Two images in a long pin for pinterest of a hashbrown casserole, a copycat cracker barrel recipe.

This crockpot Cracker Barrel cheesy hash brown casserole recipe is something you can whip up and get cooking in the crockpot within 5 minutes. It's serious comfort food, that makes your tummy very happy.

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Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

This breakfast casserole can be eaten any time of day! Traditionally, hash browns are a breakfast thing, but I could definitely eat them with supper, lunch or as a snack before bed.

Lol, yes I love them that much I could eat them any time of the day.

I think it's becoming well known that Cracker Barrel just so happens to be my favorite restaurant. I think you can tell by how many other recipes I have on this site.

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  • What makes this recipe so yummy
  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
  • Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
  • Recipe variations and substitute ideas
  • Necessary gear: Equipment
  • More crock pot recipes I think you'll love
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
  • Melanie Cagle
  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
  • Crockpot Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
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What makes this recipe so yummy

  • It's so easy to make this recipe that it's always a go-to for us when we go tailgating. It's a great morning after kind of breakfast!
  • With the economy the way it is right now it's important to keep things on the more economical side. The ingredients in this recipe are inexpensive (and there are not many).
  • It's so easy to jazz this up. You could add leftover meat from another meal, like pork chops. Or, add some cooked bacon to have a more full and perfect breakfast casserole.
  • It can be the perfect side dish - a Thanksgiving side dish too.
  • This breakfast crowd pleaser is a perfect Christmas morning feast!

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a hash brown casserole recipe.

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post

  • Step 1: In a large bowl add the cream of chicken, sour cream and melted butter and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2: Add the frozen hash browns, grated Colby-Jack cheese and diced shallots and stir again to combine.
  • Step 3: Pour into a greased slow cooker and using the back of a spoon level out the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Step 4: Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-½ hours.

Hint: if your slow cooker tends to run hotter than usual you may want to cook this on the low setting only, as you may curdle the sour cream.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Cheddar Cheese - instead of the colby cheese.
  • Cream of Celery Soup - instead of cream of chicken.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup - instead of cream of chicken.
  • Green Beans - add some green beans for some extra vegetable flavor.
  • Meat - add some leftover meat or ham, or cook some bacon to add.
  • Green Onions - instead of the shallots.
  • Garlic Powder - to add another level of flavor to these cheesy potatoes.
  • Fresh Potatoes - you could slice some potatoes real thin, it would be a lot like scalloped potatoes. Or you could use fresh potatoes and grate them into hash browns yourself.
  • Crunchy Topping - you could add a little texture by sprinkling some bacon bits on top, or maybe some crispy fried onions.
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Necessary gear: Equipment

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You'll need a slow cooker (crock pot) that is 6 quart or bigger for this recipe. I have a link to the one I used in the recipe card below.

You'll also need a large mixing bowl.

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If you like Cracker Barrel Recipes you should try my fried apples recipe, or my Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole.

How to store leftovers

Once the hash brown casserole has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Mel's kitchen notes

Add some bacon bits for a more 'loaded' experience.

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Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Why is my hash brown casserole soggy?

It'll be because there is too much fluid in your recipe. Did you use fresh potatoes? If so, did you squeeze out the water enough?

Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?

Definitely, yes, but be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible.


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Crockpot Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

This crockpot Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe is cheesy perfection. It's creamy, full of flavor and addictive.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Copycat Recipes, Slow Cooker
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowls
  • 7 Quart Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 32 Ounces Frozen Hash Browns
  • ½ Cup Salted Butter melted
  • 1 (10.5 Ounce) Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 2 Cups Sour Cream
  • 2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese freshly grated, then divided
  • 3 Each Shallots diced
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add the melted butter, cream of chicken soup and sour cream to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
    ½ Cup Salted Butter, 1 (10.5 Ounce) Can Cream of Chicken Soup, 2 Cups Sour Cream
  • Season with salt and pepper.
    ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, Salt to taste
  • Add the diced shallots, hash browns and 1-½ cups of the Colby-Jack cheese. Mix again.
    32 Ounces Frozen Hash Browns, 3 Each Shallots, 2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese
  • Add the mixture to a greased crockpot and spread to level out.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese on top, cover and cook on high for 2-½ hours or low for about 4 hours.

Notes

Sometimes I like to use salted butter as I feel it does season well. Considering a can of chicken soup normally is quite high in sodium you might not need any more salt than this. If you know you normally like your food to be more seasoned than others you may want to add some more. You do you.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

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