Description
Loaded Tater Tot Bake with Bacon and Ranch brings pure comfort right to your dinner table, combining crispy tots with savory bacon and creamy ranch for a seriously satisfying meal that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (32-ounce bag) frozen tater tots
- 1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (1-ounce packet) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread the entire 32-ounce bag of frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 22 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the hot tater tots into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the entire 1-ounce packet of dry ranch seasoning mix over the tots. Gently toss until each tot is evenly coated.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Create the first layer using half of the seasoned tater tots.
- Scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half the crumbled pound of bacon across the first layer of tots. This creates a delicious base for your casserole.
- Add the remaining seasoned tots as the second layer. Top with another 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon pieces.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven. Bake for 18 minutes until the cheese melts completely and starts bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Let it rest for 3-4 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
- Dollop 1 cup of sour cream across the top. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped chives or green onions for a fresh garnish if desired.
Notes
- Ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer during the first bake to guarantee maximum crispiness and even cooking.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and a satisfying crunch throughout the casserole.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cheese with reduced-fat cheddar and turkey bacon to cut down on calories.
- Customize the ranch seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount to match your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg