Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 32 ounces frozen potato tots
02 - 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 2/3 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1 ranch dressing mix packet
06 - 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
08 - 5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
09 - 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
10 - 1 1/4 cups cooked and crumbled bacon (approximately 10 slices)
11 - Sliced scallions, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
02 - Spread the potato tots evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, approximately 35 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
03 - While the potato tots bake, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and granulated garlic in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Fold in shredded chicken, shredded Cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of the cooked bacon until fully coated in the sour cream mixture.
04 - Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Layer the cooked potato tots evenly on top.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until bubbling around the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cooked bacon evenly over the casserole and garnish with sliced scallions.