Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole features a base of frozen tater tots partially baked in layers sandwiching a creamy mixture of cooked shredded chicken, sautéed onions, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheese, ranch dressing mix, and black pepper. The inclusion of bacon crumbles adds texture and a smoky note.
Cooking begins with softening onions in vegetable oil, then combining with the cream soup, dairy, seasoning, and chicken to create a rich filling. Placed over half the tots in a baking dish and topped with bacon, the casserole is finished with the remaining tater tots coated in ranch seasoning for an even distribution of flavor. Baking melts cheese atop and crisps the potatoes for contrast in texture.
This casserole works well as a comfort food main dish, suitable for feeding a family or gathering. It pairs well with a simple green vegetable to balance its richness.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion , chopped
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz, condensed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups cheese shredded Colby-Monterey Jack blend
- 1 ounce ranch dressing with seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 32 ounces tater tots frozen
- 1 pound Bacon , cooked and crumbled
- chives , for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- In a medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.
- Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bacon on top.
- In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.
- Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned.
- Garnish with remaining bacon and chives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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