Better Than Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Name: Better Than Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 ounces hash browns (I prefer Simply Potatoes, (thawed if frozen)); 1 can (10 ¾ ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup; ½ cup butter (melted); ½ cup sour cream; 1 large shallot (minced, about 2 tablespoons); 2 and ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper