My version is just as delicious and at a fraction of the cost.

With some trial and error,thisis the recipe I’ll be using going forward when the craving strikes.

The potatoes are firmbasically, strings of potatoes suspended in a casserole form, and they’re delicious.

Spoon digging into copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole in a casserole dish with a basketful of biscuits and a glass of orange juice in the background

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Usingrefrigerated hashbrownsfixes that problem.

My grocery store carries them next to the refrigerated breakfast sausage.

Two brands I recommend:ResersandSimply Potatoes.

Overhead shot of copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole on a plate with a fork

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I’ve seenAmish Country Cheeseat many big box grocery stores.

This recipe was developed by Catherine Jessee.

Combine the hashbrowns, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.

Copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a plate, a basketful of bisquits, a stack of plates, and spoons on the counter

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Gently stir with a silicone spatula to evenly incorporate the spices.

Add the condensed cream of chicken soup, butter, and onion, and stir to combine.

Fold in the cheese until evenly distributed.

Copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole mixture in a bowl with a rubber spatula

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Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, being careful not to press down on the hashbrowns.

Rather the cheese throughout gives it an orange-golden color and a crispness on top.

Feel free to sprinkle cheese on top if you’d like.

Copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole mixture spooned into a casserole dish

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Bake the casserole for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crisp.

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Copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole in a casserole dish

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Baked copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole resting on a wire rack

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