Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe
This Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is an easy and flavorful dinner recipe combining tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and crispy tater tots. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a perfect comforting meal topped with ranch dressing and green onions for an extra punch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the dish evenly and crisping the tater tots.
- Combine Chicken and Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Layer Chicken Mixture in Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly, then spread the creamy buffalo chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish to form a uniform base layer.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer evenly over the chicken mixture to cover the surface completely.
- Bake Until Golden and Crispy: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots have turned golden brown and crispy and the cheese beneath is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven, drizzle ranch dressing evenly on top, then sprinkle with chopped green onions for freshness and added flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spiciness level according to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the tater tots for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- If you prefer, blue cheese dressing can be substituted for ranch dressing as a garnish.
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