Description
Bold, cheesy, and spicy, this Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake combines tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, crisp veggies, and melty cheese, all crowned with golden tater tots. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or any time you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture:
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
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½ cup buffalo wing sauce
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½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
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½ cup diced celery
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½ cup diced carrots
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Cheese & Tater Tots:
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2 cups frozen tater tots
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½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
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Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Dish
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix Chicken & Veggies
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In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and dressing.
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Fold in celery, carrots, and optional butter.
3. Assemble Casserole
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Spread chicken mixture evenly in the dish.
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Arrange frozen tater tots on top in a single layer.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tots.
4. Bake
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Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted.
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Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra-crispy tots.
5. Add Finishing Touches
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Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top and let warm 1 minute.
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Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Crispier Tots: Pre-bake tots 10 minutes before assembling.
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Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance; bake straight from fridge, adding 5–10 min.
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No Blue Cheese? Use feta or double up on shredded cheese.
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Extra Creamy: Mix in 8 oz cream cheese with chicken.
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Vegetarian/Gluten-Free: Swap chicken for plant-based protein, use vegan cheese and gluten-free tots.