Description

This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a bold, cheesy, easy dinner packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch flavor, melted cheese, and crispy golden tater tots. It is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, game day food ideas, potluck meals, comfort food cravings, and anyone who wants an easy recipe with big flavor and simple prep.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken

3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 tablespoon ranch seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

32 ounces frozen tater tots

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy.

3. Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese until evenly coated.

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 mixture.

6. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the filling is bubbling.

7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.

8. Bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions and blue cheese crumbles if using. Serve warm.

Notes

For a milder casserole, reduce the buffalo sauce to 1/2 cup and add 2 extra tablespoons of ranch dressing.

Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer and bake uncovered for the crispiest topping.

Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor, but any cooked shredded chicken works well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
Calories: 545
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1280mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 105mg

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