Description
Bacon Ranch Tater Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings, game day celebrations, or just because. With layers of crispy tater tots, tender chicken, melted cheese, and the unbeatable flavors of bacon and ranch, it’s a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 pound frozen tater tots
- 2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: To 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, bacon, sour cream, ranch mix, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, and green onions. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Layer Tater Tots: Spread half of the frozen tater tots in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Add Filling: Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over the tater tots.
5. Top with Tots: Layer the remaining tater tots on top of the filling.
6. Bake: Bake the Bacon Ranch Tater Casserole uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until it’s bubbly and golden brown.
7. Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly, then serve it warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
This casserole can be customized to suit your tastes and dietary needs. You can swap chicken for sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option or use gluten-free tater tots for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams