Description
Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots into one delicious dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup buffalo sauce
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Spread the creamy chicken mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the chicken mixture.
5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
6. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Customize with shredded turkey, pork, or plant-based alternatives.
Add diced jalapeños or spicier buffalo sauce for more heat.
Use gluten-free tater tots for a gluten-free version.
Prep ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg