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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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A quick and easy game day casserole featuring spicy buffalo chicken, crispy tater tots, and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot preferred)
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots, thawed slightly
  • ½ cup additional shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until smooth.
  4. Fold the buffalo chicken mixture into the creamy base until well incorporated. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the casserole. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy and the filling is bubbly. Tent with foil halfway through if tots brown too quickly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to set and meld flavors.

Notes

Let tater tots thaw for about 10 minutes before baking for even crispiness. Do not overcrowd tots on top to avoid sogginess. Rest casserole before slicing for best texture. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes at the end. Rotisserie chicken saves time and tastes great. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.

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