Our Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is packed with chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon and tangy ranch seasoning. This cozy baked casserole recipe will become a family favorite!
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and a few handfuls of the frozen tater tots.
Then, in a large bowl, mix together the chicken, sour cream, soup, ranch powder, cooked bacon and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese until well combined.
Next, fold the remaining frozen tater tots into the chicken mixture.
Now, add the casserole mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Place the reserved tater tots on top of the mixture. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Finally, bake for 45 minutes or until the tater tots on top are golden brown and casserole is hot and bubbly.
Notes
No need to thaw the tater tots for this recipe - they are used frozen.
You can use cooked turkey bacon, low fat cheese and low fat sour cream to save a few calories.
If you prefer, you can use cream of mushroom soup or a can of cheddar cheese soup in the casserole filling.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, cover the entire baked dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap or freeze individual servings in airtight containers for 3-4 months.
You can also freeze the assembled casserole before baking. Cover the prepared casserole tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap or store it in a freezer friendly covered dish for up to 3-4 months in the freezer. When you are ready to bake it, remove the foil/lid and bake it in a 350 degree F oven for about 60 minutes.