Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a cheesy, crispy, and flavorful comfort food dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and packed with ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and golden tater tots, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
Step 4: Layer the Tater Tots
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the mixture.
Step 5: Bake Until Golden
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
Step 6: Add Bacon and Cheese
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with crumbled bacon and remaining ½ cup of cheese, then bake for another 5–7 minutes until melted.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Let cool slightly, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Buffalo Ranch: Replace half of the ranch seasoning with buffalo sauce.
- Loaded Casserole: Mix in caramelized onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Extra Creamy: Stir in 4 oz of cream cheese.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free condensed soup and seasoning.
- Fresh Potatoes: Dice and par-cook fresh potatoes instead of tater tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken bacon ranch casserole, tater tot casserole, holiday comfort food, easy baked casserole, cheesy chicken recipe