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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store!!

The very first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store opened on September 19, 1969, located on Highway 109 in Lebanon, TN.

The store, I can wander around the store for hours.  I love everything, especially during the Holidays...it is so special and beautiful in there

 

The candy from childhood.

The drinks that you can not find in regular grocery stores.

The clothes and jewelry and knick knacks.

This place has wonderful gift ideas too.

This coffee cup was HUGE!!!! 

As big as a small child...lol

The menu!!

The beginnings of very good things!

Our family fun night last Friday was here at Cracker Barrel.  What an experience it always is.  I love this restaurant so much.  It is just always so happy!!  You all know, I love to be in my "Happy." How could anyone be in a bad mood at Cracker Barrel?  It is a little piece of nostalgia and wonderful food all wrapped together for a delightful experience.

5 dollar items!!!

Kid's menu

Veggie sides and so much more....are you hungry, yet?

Fall Favorites Y'all

Barrel Bites.....MMMMMMMM  MMMMMMMM GOOD!!!

Ambience as always, with a lantern with a real flame....get the kerosine ready folks!!!

Peg Game anyone???

No more rolled silverware, now it is in brown bags...fun!!

I just love the decor....

I wonder if this was a child's bat and glove from back in the day...they look like they were loved.

Fun 

FRIED PICKLES!!!!!!

Vegetable Plate with yummy dumplings

Did someone say, "FRIED CHICKEN!!!!!"

Cracker Barrel's Famous Hashbrown Casserole:**
**My copycat version:
Tee Hee

Ingredients:

32 ounces frozen shredded hash browns defrosted

½ cup melted butter

1 10 ¼ ounce can of cream of chicken soup (I sometimes use cream of mushroom)

1-pint sour cream

½ cup onion finely chopped

1 cups jack cheese grated
1 cup cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl reserving ½ cup of cheese for topping.

Place in a greased 9×13 casserole dish and top with reserved, yummy, shredded cheese cheese.

Bake for 45-55 minutes or until hot and bubbly...and the cheese is almost golden...yummy!!!!!

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Cracker Barrel Green Beans
*My copycat version*

1 pound of fresh green beans cleaned and snapped, then blanched.
 5 slices Bacon
½ Yellow onion diced
Fresh ground pepper
Cook Bacon, put aside

Add green beans, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Place onion on top of the green beans.
Cover with a lid and bring to a light boil.
Turn heat down to low and simmer for 45 minutes. 
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Croutons

*My copycat version*

Ingredients:

⅓ cup butter, melted

1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon vegetable oil

6 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

3 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300’

Combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, and veggie oil in a large bowl; add bread cubes and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes; toss to coat. Spread onto a baking sheet evenly.

Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.