Description
Deliciously Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a comforting dish that combines buffalo chicken with crispy tater tots, baked with cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 32 ounce frozen tater tots
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F.
2. Mix Chicken and Sauce: In a bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until the chicken is well coated.
3. Layer the Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Add the Chicken Mixture: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the tater tots, spreading it out evenly.
5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles over the top of the chicken mixture.
6. Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Finish with a Drizzle and Garnish: Remove the bake from the oven and drizzle the ranch dressing over the top. Sprinkle the chopped green onions as a final garnish.
Notes
For a healthier version, use lean shredded chicken breast and lower-calorie buffalo sauce. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg