Cracker Barrel's Hash Browns Casserole - Copycat

By Bettybug

My parents worked on a Cracker Barrel training video (which they use to train the chefs) and got this recipe a few years ago. Cracker Barrel's recipe seems to have changed a bit over these few years but not for the best. This is their recipe though and has become a family favorite. We usually have it now for Easter and Thanksgiving and its also great for a brunch. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) bag oreida potato shreds hash browns (they only make one size)
• 1 onion, chopped or diced
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 lb colby cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 350*F.
2 Mix potatoes, onion, celery and mushroom soups, and 1/2 of the cheese.
3 Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with spray oil.
4 Spread mixture into dish.
5 Sprinkle other 1/2 of cheese evenly over top.
6 Dot margarine evenly over the cheese.
7 Bake at 350*F for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until cheese starts to brown at peaks.