Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Hash Browns are a true blue American breakfast staple. But when your brunch visitors come over, do you really see yourself frying up those spuds for everyone at the table? Send them to a diner! Enter the Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole.

This bacon-y, cheesy bake is a cornerstone of the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu, and it's foolproof (and super easy) if you’re making it at home! Although most classic hash brown casseroles call for cream of chicken soup, Team Delish found that the added creaminess imparted a bit of a gluey mouthfeel, while detracting from that shattering crispiness we crave at breakfast. This version will retain a fully cheesy interior – without being gluey and bland.

Want to use frozen hash browns? That’s great! Simply thaw them and use the same technique to squeeze out any excess moisture.

We took after the “loaded” version of Crack Barrel casserole by topping it with some crispy bacon, but feel free to top with whatever you’d like, from jalapeños to fried shallots! However you have it, let us know how it came out in the comments below.