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Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe

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5 from 69 reviews
  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that combines tender shredded chicken with spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheeses, and crispy tater tots baked to perfection. Drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with fresh green onions, this hearty casserole delivers bold flavors and comforting textures in one simple dish.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
  2. Mix Chicken and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, creating a creamy and flavorful base.
  3. Assemble in Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly, then spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish for an even layer of flavor.
  4. Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the chicken mixture, covering the surface completely to ensure crispy coverage after baking.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots turn golden brown and crispy, and the cheeses are bubbly.
  6. Add Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Sprinkle with chopped green onions for a fresh, crisp contrast and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different tangy flavor that complements buffalo sauce well.
  • Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding and cooking chicken from scratch.
  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture before baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: buffalo chicken casserole, tater tot bake, buffalo chicken recipe, easy dinner casserole, loaded tater tots, buffalo chicken bake

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