Description
This Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole combines crispy tater tots, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a rich ranch-flavored sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole: Evenly layer the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon in the baking dish. Pour the ranch sauce mixture on top and spread evenly.
- Add the Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the sauce mixture.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this delicious, cheesy casserole!
Notes
- Swap turkey bacon for a leaner alternative.
- For a veggie boost, mix in steamed broccoli or peas.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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