Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole combines the best flavors: crispy bacon, tender chicken, golden tater tots, and a creamy ranch sauce. It’s a perfect comfort food dish for family dinners and easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled or microwave bacon
- 4 breasts cooked chicken shredded
- 32 oz frozen tater tots do not thaw
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing adds tangy flavor
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese divided for topping
- 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cook chicken breasts until done, shred, and set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Season with salt and pepper, then add ranch dressing, stirring to combine.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread shredded chicken, pour ranch sauce, top with half the cheddar cheese, then layer frozen tater tots.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until tater tots start to crisp.
- Cook and crumble bacon if not already done. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over casserole, then bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow casserole to cool slightly before serving. Cut into portions and enjoy!
Notes
For a variation, add a handful of chopped green onions or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before the final baking step for a bit of extra flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal
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