Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tots™ Casserole

 


Ingredients

  • 1
    teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2
    cup chopped onion
  • 1
    can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1
    cup sour cream
  • 1/2
    cup milk
  • 2
    cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1
    package (1 oz) ranch dressing & seasoning mix
  • 1/4
    teaspoon black pepper
  • 3
    cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1
    bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
  • 1/2
    cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/2
    cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4
    cup sliced green onions

Steps

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2 In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

3 In medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.

4 Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bacon on top.

5 In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.

6 Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon.

7  Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and green onions.

 

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