🥘 RECIPE 1: Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casseroles

Description

This Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with ranch flavor, bacon, and crispy tater tots. It’s an easy dump-and-bake dinner that families love and perfect for busy weeknights.

⏱ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Bake: 40–45 minutes

• Total: ~50 minutes

🍽 Servings

6–8 servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

• 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

• 1 cup milk

• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Add chicken to the dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.

3. In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and milk until smooth.

4. Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat evenly.

5. Sprinkle half the cheese and bacon over the chicken.

6. Layer frozen tater tots evenly on top.

7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

8. Remove, sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.

9. Return to oven and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

10. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

🧰 Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

9×13 Baking Dish or Casserole Dish

• Large Mixing Bowl

• Measuring Cups

• Measuring Spoons

• Whisk

• Rubber Spatula

• Sharp Kitchen Knife

• Cutting Board

• Aluminum Foil

• Oven Mitts

• Serving Spoon or Spatula

🧀 Optional (Nice to Have)

• Cheese Grater (if shredding fresh cheese)

• Cast Iron Skillet (for cornbread or skillet recipes)

• Food Storage Containers (for leftovers)