Description
This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a spicy, cheesy, and ultra-comforting dish that’s easy to make. Packed with bold buffalo flavors, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots, it’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: Extra buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, chopped green onions, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Make the Buffalo Chicken Mixture:
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In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch (or blue cheese) dressing, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
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Assemble the Casserole:
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Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
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Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer.
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Bake Until Golden: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
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Add Extra Cheese & Toppings:
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle ½ cup more cheddar cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
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Cool & Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes, then drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Garnish with chopped green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the Heat – Add more or less buffalo sauce depending on spice preference.
- Use Rotisserie Chicken – Saves time and adds great flavor.
- Crispy Tater Tots – Bake longer for extra crunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1.5 cups
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg