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Comforting Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

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A hearty and satisfying casserole featuring creamy ranch, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and golden tater tots. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 package (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra shredded cheese (optional)
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Prepare the chicken by cooking and shredding or cubing it. Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
  4. Fold in the crumbled bacon, saving a small amount for sprinkling on top later.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the top.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbling.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or an extra dash of ranch seasoning, if desired.

Notes

[‘Pre-crisp the tater tots on a baking sheet for 10 minutes before layering them on the casserole for extra crunch.’, ‘Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to prevent the cheese from burning.’, ‘You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Add an extra 10 minutes to the covered baking time.’, ‘Feel free to customize the recipe with additional veggies, different cheeses, or spicy seasonings.’]

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Keywords: chicken casserole, bacon ranch casserole, tater tot casserole, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe

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