Description
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a quick, cheesy, and spicy comfort meal! Shredded buffalo chicken is topped with crispy tater tots and melty cheese, making it the perfect dish for game days, family dinners, or whenever you’re craving something easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- ½ cup ranch dressing (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a large bowl until well-coated.
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, spread the chicken mixture evenly.
- Top with frozen tater tots, making sure to cover the chicken layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Optional: Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.
Notes
- You can use less buffalo sauce for a milder flavor or replace it with BBQ sauce for a sweeter twist.
- Add toppings like bacon bits or green onions for extra flavor.
- This dish is great for leftovers and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen before baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
