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Recipe of the Week: Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Spice up your dinner with our mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole! This deliciously cheesy, spicy dish combines tender chunks of buffalo chicken with crispy tater tots, all baked to golden perfection. It’s a guaranteed hit for any family dinner or gathering, offering the perfect blend of comfort and zest. Whether you’re a fan of bold flavors or looking for an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal, this casserole is sure to impress. Don’t miss out on this irresistible recipe that brings a unique twist to classic comfort food!

Estimated Cooking Time:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Serving Size: 8 servings

Ingredients: 

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (such as Campbell’s®)
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 6 cups frozen potato tots
  • chopped scallions, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing, sour cream, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined. Fold in chicken and 3/4 cup Cheddar until fully coated in ranch mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with potato tots.
  3. Step 3: Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top evenly with potato tots.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until potato tots are golden brown and cooked through and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar evenly over potato tots.
  5. Step 5: Return to the oven, and continue to bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until Cheddar is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g44%
Saturated Fat 11g53%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 1494mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin C 16mg18%
Calcium 203mg16%
Iron 1mg8%
Potassium 454mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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