Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole = Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dish Recipe!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth is lighter and can be made with pantry staples.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can enhance flavor.

Grate 3 cups of cheese, using Colby Jack and cheddar, and set aside 1 cup for topping.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter on the stove and pour it into a casserole dish.

Chop 1 medium onion and some fresh garlic using a pull chopper until finely chopped.

Add the chopped onions and garlic to the bowl with the cheese.

Add 2 cups of sour cream to the cheese mixture.

Combine 1/2 can of cream of chicken soup and 1/2 can of cream of mushroom soup into the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper to taste, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined.

Add a 30 oz bag of hash browns to the mixture and mix until coated.

Transfer the mixture into the casserole dish with the melted butter and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.

Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for about 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Remove the casserole from the oven and perform a taste test.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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