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Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole with Melted Cheddar

Ultra-comforting weeknight casserole with tender shredded chicken folded in creamy garlic ranch sauce, crispy halal beef bacon, melted sharp cheddar, and a golden crunchy tater tot crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Chicken & Ranch Base
  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 8 strips halal beef bacon (or turkey bacon), cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream, full-fat
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 1 tbsp dried dill weed
  • 1 tbsp dried chives or parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Crispy Cheesy Topping
  • 1 bag (30 oz) frozen tater tots, kept frozen
  • 1.5 cups sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh scallions or chives, finely sliced

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.
  3. Fold the shredded chicken, half of the crumbled beef bacon, 1 cup of sharp cheddar, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella into the ranch sauce until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in tight, uniform rows across the top, covering the entire surface of the chicken filling.
  6. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 35 minutes until the sauce is bubbling hot and tots are starting to crisp. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and reserved beef bacon over the top.
  7. Return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let rest for 8 minutes, sprinkle with fresh scallions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Keep the tater tots completely frozen until ready to place in the baking dish. Baking frozen tots in a hot 400°F oven prevents sogginess and delivers optimal golden crispness.

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