Hashbrown Casserole – A Lovely Mess

For a few years whereas my sister lived in Nashville and I’d journey to go to her if in any respect doable, I’d cease into Loveless Cafe on the best way dwelling. It’s lovable and all their meals is scrumptious, however I particularly love their hashbrown casserole. It is vitally just like Cracker Barrel’s hashbrown casserole, one other favourite of mine. 🙂 However even for those who’ve by no means been to those eating places you need to do this recipe—the flavour is superior! It’s closely impressed by each.

This hashbrown casserole recipe is tacky, comforting and SUPER straightforward to make. It is a nice facet dish for Christmas morning or any breakfast or brunch potluck. I like this alongside bacon and eggs or you’ll be able to go all in on the casserole theme and make Breakfast Casserole and French Toast Casserole too.

Associated: Subsequent up, attempt my Tater Tot Casserole or Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes.

Elements

• Shredded hashbrown potatoes
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Bitter cream
• Cream of hen soup
• Cheddar cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Chives

Learn how to Make Hashbrown Casserole

Should you’re utilizing frozen hashbrowns, thaw them first. I normally do that by leaving the bag within the fridge the evening earlier than I plan to make this.

In a big mixing bowl, mix the shredded hashbrowns, onion powder, garlic powder, bitter cream, condensed soup and half of the shredded cheese. Stir to mix.

Prep your baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray or frivolously greasing with melted butter. Spoon this combination into your baking dish in an excellent layer. Season with salt and pepper and prime with the remaining cheese. Bake within the oven at 375°F for 35 minutes till golden brown. Then sprinkle on the chopped chives.

Ideas & Substitutions

• Cream of hen soup is what I like to recommend to make this recipe essentially the most “copycat Cracker Barrel” it may be. However, I need to admit that I typically make this with cream of mushroom soup as an alternative. I feel a lot of the condensed ‘cream of …’ soups can work for this.
• Whereas I have a tendency to stay to sharp cheddar cheese for this, you might actually substitute different cheese like gruyere for those who’re fancy or pepper jack for those who’re spicy.
• I like some recent chives (or inexperienced onion) on prime of this, however you’ll be able to swap this for one thing extra vacation for those who’re needing like thyme or rosemary.
• Whereas I normally bake this in a 9×13 casserole dish, you should use barely smaller casserole pans and it’ll not make a serious distinction. It may barely change the bake time, however I’d simply go by the highest wanting golden brown and starting to bubble across the edges.
• If you wish to make this hashbrown casserole forward of time merely observe the recipe as much as the purpose of baking and as an alternative cowl in aluminum foil and refrigerate till you’re able to bake. You may make this 1-2 days forward.
• Save any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for least 3 days. Rewarm within the microwave.

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