Description
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a bold, cheesy, easy dinner packed with shredded chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, ranch flavor, melty cheese, and crispy golden tater tots. This comfort food casserole is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, game day food, family meals, potlucks, and quick food ideas when you want something warm, filling, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until creamy.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined.
4. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken filling.
6. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the tater tots are golden and crisp.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top, then bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions and chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not thaw the tater tots before baking. Keeping them frozen helps them crisp on top instead of turning soft and soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
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