This crockpot Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole is a fun twist on the traditional copycat recipe. This recipe is so easy to make in your crockpot or slow cooker!
My family and I really love the food at Cracker Barrel but we can’t always swing going out to eat with our budget. I’m a huge fan of making copycat recipes at home.
This crockpot version of copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole is great for potlucks, parties, brunches, and more! It is also a kid approved and family friendly recipe.
Why use the crockpot for this recipe?
To free up some oven space for the holidays, set it and forget, or make it for a potluck are all great reasons to make this casserole in your crockpot or slow cooker.
Or maybe you’re like me and your oven went out and you’re waiting for your new oven to get installed! I’m working on crockpot and instant pot recipes until it gets in.
Ingredients needed
For this casserole, you will need:
- Frozen hash browns: The base of the casserole. You’ll need about 32 ounces of hash browns.
- Butter: I used unsalted so I could control how salty the casserole is. If you are using salted butter you may want to leave out salt or use it sparingly.
- Canned cream of chicken soup: You’ll need one can (about 10 ½ ounces).
- Sour cream: I recommend using full fat sour cream for the best results.
- White onion: You’ll need one small white onion, finely chopped.
- Shredded Colby Jack cheese and mild cheddar cheese: To make the casserole cheesy and delicious.
- Salt and pepper: I recommend doing salt and pepper to taste.
How to make
Melt your butter and set it aside to cool. Spray your crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken, and butter. Gently fold in the mixture with the hash browns. Stir in the cheese (I like to set aside a few tablespoons of cheese to put on top).
Transfer to your slow cooker. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add cheese on top, if desired. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 hours.
How to store leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftovers will be good for up to four days after making.
Other copycat recipes that you might like:
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrots (in the crockpot)
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Pie
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole
Crockpot Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker (6 quart or larger)
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen hash browns
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 can cream of chicken soup about 10 ½ ounces
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese grated or shredded
- ½ cup mild cheddar cheese grated or shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt your butter and set it aside to cool.
- Spray your crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken, and butter. Gently fold in the mixture with the hash browns and onions. Stir in the cheese (I like to set aside a few tablespoons of cheese to put on top).
- Transfer to your slow cooker. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 hours.
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Jessa says
Love this recipe. I have diced hash browns, would that work or would you suggest staying with shredded hash browns?
Audrey says
I haven’t tried it with diced hash browns but if you try it that way please let me know if it turns out OK!
Donna says
❤️ the recipe! Big hit at family gathering! Thank you for a delicious & easy recipe!
Tracy says
Can you double this recipe?
Audrey says
I wouldn’t recommend it because this uses a large crockpot already. I think if you doubled it, it would not fit in your crockpot.
Sherry Chestnut says
I add in a pkg of ham bits n pcs. You can also add in broccoli pcs
Shannon says
These were the biggest hit at my Easter Brunch! Super easy and tasty! I added extra seasonings to my liking but followed all other ingredients and this will be a recipe staple for my family!
Anonymous says
Do the hash browns need to be thawed?
Audrey says
No, they do not.
Brianna May says
Yum!
Julia says
Really enjoyed being able to make this and have it for meals for the rest of the week!
Sabrina says
Such a hit with my kids. Thanks!
Elizabeth says
So delicious! We loved it!
Stine Mari says
Never heard of Cracker Barrel but it sure is delicious!
Amy Liu Dong says
I totally love this recipe, first is that it looks so delicious and yummy. Second, it’s easy to prepare and make. I’ll definitely make this at home.
Bea says
How would you reheat them?
Audrey says
You can microwave on low until warm.
Cindy Lou Drengacs says
This will be my first time in a crockpot, but I’ve made this for years!!!!! It’s a HUGE HIT with my family of 6!!!!!!! I always have to bake two pans full!!!!!! It’s gone in no time!!!!!! ❤️❤️. I love it when make something that they devour!!!!!! 🥰🥰
Sunrita says
Such a fabulous and easy recipe.
kyleigh says
Wow this was so easy! And delicious!
Angela says
A comforting casserole! Brings me back to childhood.
Jessica says
This turned out just how I had hoped it would! So good and easy!!!