Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole 🍗🥓🥔

This ultimate comfort food combines crispy tater tots, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch sauce—baked to golden perfection!

📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 6 slices bacon, cooked & chopped

• 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded (~3 cups)

• 32 oz (1 bag) frozen tater tots

• ½ cup ranch dressing

• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional toppings:

  • Sliced green onions

  • Extra ranch drizzle

  • Hot sauce

🍴 Instructions

1. Prep the Sauce

1. In a saucepan, whisk ranch dressing, milk, and flour over medium heat.

2. Stir in ½ cup cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt/pepper. Cook until thickened (~5 mins).

2. Layer the Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread shredded chicken in the dish. Top with bacon.

3. Pour ranch sauce evenly over the chicken and bacon.

4. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.

5. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.

3. Bake

• Bake 35–40 mins until bubbly and tots are crispy.

• Broil 2–3 mins for extra browning (watch closely!).

4. Serve

• Garnish with green onions and extra ranch.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon.
✅ Crispy tots: Bake straight from frozen—no thawing!
✅ Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight. Add 5–10 mins to baking time.

Creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly cheesy! 😋

Pair with a simple salad or steamed veggies. Kid-approved! 👶🍴

Variation: Swap ranch for buffalo sauce + blue cheese for a spicy kick! 🔥