Tater tot casserole with cream of chicken and sour cream

Tater tot casserole with cream of chicken and sour cream

I don’t feel like it would be a controversial statement to say that tater tots are universally loved. They make an excellent side, but when you can fold them into a main dish? Even better. Enter: our Creamy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, where tater tots are much more than just a topping… they’re actually incorporated into the dish.

Tater tot casserole with cream of chicken and sour cream

This is one of those recipes that’s a great solution when you have leftover chicken in the fridge. Pair that with some tots (that you can easily keep on hand in the freezer), and a few other ingredients, and you’re in business. Those other ingredients? Well, there’s just a few. This is anything but complicated.

Tater tot casserole with cream of chicken and sour cream

The base of the dish is both sour cream and cream of chicken soup, which make for an irresistibly creamy sauce that’s also seasoned with a packet of zesty ranch mix. There’s also bacon and cheddar cheese, and all you have to do is stir everything together and pop it in the oven! There’s no separate topping to worry about or layering to be done, just stir and bake.

Tater tot casserole with cream of chicken and sour cream

That easy preparation means it’s the perfect thing for busy weeknights but it’s also a totally craving-inducing dish. Lots of crunchy, comforting tots surrounded by an oh-so-creamy sauce and just the right level of cheesiness… well that’s the kind of dinner that always sounds good.

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"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole with Sour Cream, Cream of Chicken Soup, Ranch Dressing, Bacon Pieces, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Frozen Tater Tots.

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Ingredients

Produce

1 Onion, large

32 oz Tater tots, frozen

Canned Goods

10 3/4 oz Cream of mushroom soup

Baking & Spices

1 tbsp Black pepper, ground

1 Salt

Oils & Vinegars

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Snacks

7 oz Sour cream and-onion-flavored potato chips

Dairy

1 cup Butter

1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese

8 oz Sour cream

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Why is my tater tot casserole watery?

There are a few reasons why your tater tot casserole may be watery. One possibility is that you didn't drain the canned mushrooms or green beans well enough before adding them to the casserole. Another possibility is that you used too much milk when preparing the sauce.

What goes good with tater tot casserole?

This tater tot casserole is a meal by itself thanks to the protein, veggies, and potatoes! That said, something light goes well with this dish, like my mad dog salad. Amp up the veggie goodness by serving with a side of cauliflower mac and cheese!

Do you season tater tots before or after baking?

In the case of tots, you'll want to pour the frozen tots onto a sheet tray, toss with a bit of olive oil, add a few shakes of seasoned salt, then toss again to coat the tots. Pop 'em in the oven and roast until warm and crispy.

What is tater tot casserole made of?

Tater Tot Casserole is a classic comfort food made with ground beef, tater tots, cheesy and a creamy beef sauce topped with cheese. We love comfort food and this tater tot casserole is a classic comfort food favorite with no canned soups.