Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe
This Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner recipe that combines shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and crispy tater tots for the perfect comfort food casserole. Topped with ranch dressing and green onions, it’s a deliciously cheesy and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight meals or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Cheese Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Chicken and Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated and creamy.
- Assemble the Bake: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the creamy chicken and cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the chicken mixture in a single layer to ensure they bake crispy.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle the ranch dressing over the top, and sprinkle with the chopped green onions before serving warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, broil the tater tots for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Use lactose-free cream cheese and cheeses if you want a low-lactose version of this dish.
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