Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake
Looking for a delicious and comforting meal to warm you up? Look no further than this Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake! With a perfect balance of spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and crispy tater tots, this dish is sure to become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Spread the buffalo chicken mixture in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the chicken.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Top with a layer of tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Popular questions:
- Can I use a different type of cheese?
- Can I use fresh chicken instead of cooked and shredded?
- Is there a substitute for ranch dressing?
Yes, feel free to use your favorite cheese or a combination of cheeses in this recipe.
Absolutely, just make sure to cook and shred the chicken before mixing it with the buffalo sauce.
You can use blue cheese dressing or even sour cream as a substitute for ranch dressing.
Helpful tips:
- For an extra kick, add some diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the buffalo chicken mixture.
- To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of crispy celery sticks and carrot sticks.
- For a lower calorie option, use baked tater tots instead of the regular ones.
Expert Secrets:
- Add a layer of crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs on top of the tater tots for an extra crunchy topping.
- Marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce for a few hours before cooking for a more intense flavor.
- Try mixing in some cooked bacon or jalapeños with the chicken for a unique twist on this dish.
