Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Bacon, Ranch & Cheddar

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish this fall? This Tater Tot Casserole with cheddar, bacon and ranch is it! Crispy tater tots layered with gooey melted cheese, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch seasoning … it’s the kind of dish that disappears fast at any football tailgate or family gathering. Using frozen tater tots makes it quick to prep, and the flavors are pure comfort food magic. Whether you’re serving it fresh from the oven or pulling it from the freezer for a last-minute side, this casserole is guaranteed to be a hit.

Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Yield: 8-10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 16 ounce container sour cream
1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
1 – 1 ounce package Ranch dressing mix
¾ cup cooked chopped bacon or bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 – 2 pound bag frozen tater tots
3 chopped green onions

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Ranch mix, bacon and cheese together in a large bowl until combined. Fold in frozen tater tots. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until browned and bubbly on sides.
Sprinkle with extra cheese, bacon bits, & green onions before serving.
Hint: Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed above. Make it gluten free by using Campbell’s GF Cream of Chicken Soup from Amazon.

This tater tot casserole is everything you want in a fall side dish … easy, cheesy, and totally addictive. Make it ahead, freeze it for later, or serve it up hot for game day. Either way, don’t expect leftovers. Save or pin this recipe for your next potluck, weeknight dinner, or cozy Sunday at home—you’ll want to make it again and again! If you try it, I’d love to hear what you think. leave a comment or tag me on social with your version!

Make this as the perfect side for BBQ ribs with Pulled Pork and a Simple BLT Salad or veggies & dip for your next tailgate or outdoor cookout!