Description

This Loaded BBQ Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food bake! Packed with crispy tots, juicy shredded chicken, smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, creamy ranch, and loads of melted cheddar cheese, it’s everything you crave in one bubbling hot dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game day bites!

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs frozen tater tots
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup ranch dressing
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large casserole dish.
Layer Tater Tots: Spread frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Add Chicken & Bacon: Sprinkle the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon over the tater tots.
Mix Sauces: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until fully combined.
Drizzle Sauce: Pour the BBQ ranch sauce mixture evenly over the casserole.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven and top with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for the last 2–3 minutes.
Swap chicken for pulled beef or turkey if desired.
Want a little spice? Add jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce before baking.
Use a mix of cheddar and pepper jack for an extra cheesy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1080mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Loaded BBQ Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole, cheesy bacon chicken casserole, BBQ ranch bake, easy weeknight dinner