Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe
This Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner recipe that combines spicy buffalo chicken with creamy cheeses and crispy tater tots. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole-style dish bakes all the flavors together in one pan for a deliciously comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken 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
Garnish
- 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’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Mix chicken and cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly to prevent sticking. Spread the buffalo chicken and cheese mixture evenly into the dish.
- Add tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer evenly over the top of the chicken mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with ranch dressing, and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top before serving to add freshness and extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more buffalo sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing if preferred.
- You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Use fresh green onions or chives for a milder garnish flavor.
- Ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer for even crispiness.
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