Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole (Print version)
Creamy chicken, bacon, ranch, cheddar, and crisp tater tots baked into a cozy family casserole.
# Ingredients:
For the casserole
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1 (32 oz/900 g) bag frozen tater tots
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Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon neutral oil, for the baking dish
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1 (10.5 oz/298 g) can cream of chicken soup
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1 cup (240 g) sour cream
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1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
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1 (1 oz/28 g) packet ranch dressing mix
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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4 cups (560 g) cooked shredded chicken
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled and divided
For finishing
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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Optional extra ranch dressing, for drizzling
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and lightly golden. Reduce the oven to 375°F.
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Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, ranch mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
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Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the cheddar, and about three-quarters of the bacon until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Arrange the hot tater tots over the top in a single layer, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
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Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the tots are deeply golden. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon and scallions before serving.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot after a 5-10 minute rest.
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Use cooked chicken only. Rotisserie chicken is the fastest option.
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For a crispier top, keep the tots in a single layer.