Crack Tater Tot Casserole

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Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it’s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.

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Why This One Will Be On Repeat​

  • All-Out Comfort Food: Creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed, seasoned with ranch and topped with crispy tater tots, this is cozy food done big.
  • Ridiculously Easy to Make: One bowl, one pan, and the oven does the heavy lifting. No complicated steps, no stress.
  • A Guaranteed Crowd Favorite: Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day, this is the dish everyone goes back for.

Crack Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients​

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  • Make it Heartier: Stir in 2–3 cups of shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, or sliced or crumbled sausage for an extra filling meal.
  • Swap the Seasoning: If you don’t have a ranch packet, make my homemade ranch seasoning. Use about 2 to 2½ tablespoons.
  • Low Sodium: Choose low-sodium or no-sodium cream of chicken soup to better control the salt level.
  • Change the Soup: Cream of celery or cream of mushroom can be used in place of cream of chicken for a slightly different flavor.

How to Make Crack Tater Tot Casserole​


You don’t need a lot of time or effort for this one. This crack tater tot casserole comes together in just 3 easy steps, making it perfect for busy nights or last-minute dinners.

  1. Combine: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, bacon, cheddar, green onions, and ranch seasoning in a large bowl.
  2. Add Tater Tots: Stir in tater tots, then transfer into the baking dish.
  3. Bake: Place in oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Garnish the crack tater tot casserole with green onions, then serve.
All of the sauce ingredients added to a bowl.

Tater tots added to the sauce mixture.

Tater tot and sauce mixture added to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

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Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole​






This cracked out tater tot casserole brings together crispy tater tots, melty cheese, bacon, and ranch for a simple, family-favorite dinner.
Course Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon ranch tater tot casserole, crack tater tot casserole, crack tater tot casserole recipe, cracked out tater tot casserole, cracked out tater tots
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 710kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients​

  • 2 cups sour cream 1 16-ounce container
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 pound cooked, chopped bacon about 12 slices
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions additional for garnish
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen tater tots

Instructions​

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then it set aside.
  • Combine 2 cups sour cream, 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 pound cooked, chopped bacon, 2 cups shredded cheddar, ⅓ cup sliced green onions, and 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Stir in 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen tater tots, then transfer into the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes​

Storage, Reheat, and Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Assemble in a freezer-safe baking dish and cover tightly with 2-3 layers of plastic wrap and finish with heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating:
    • From the Fridge: Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals or bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until heated through.
    • From Frozen: Bake at 350°F covered with foil for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 40 minutes until bubbly and the center reaches 165°F.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature for 1–2 hours before baking, adding 10–15 minutes as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition​

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1601mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 776IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1mg​
Serving portion of cracked out tater tot casserole.

More Cracked Out Recipe’s To Try​


If you love the OG crack chicken casserole and crack chicken dip, you will also love these other favorites!



Dinner

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Cheddar Ranch Chicken)​


6 hours 10 minutes



Side Dishes

Crack Potatoes​


55 minutes



Soup

Crack Chicken Soup​


30 minutes

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