"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - easy Cheddar, Bacon and Ranch potato casserole using frozen tater tots. So simple and tastes amazing! The flavor combination is highly addictive!! Can freeze casserole for easy side dish later.

"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - easy Cheddar, Bacon and Ranch potato casserole using frozen tater tots. So simple and tastes amazing! The flavor combination is highly addictive!! Can freeze casserole for easy side dish later.

Stop what you are doing and go get the ingredients to make this yummy "Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole! This was SO good! I wanted to eat the entire pan myself! I didn't, but I totally wanted to!

In case you are new here, "Cracked Out" is what I call the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon and ranch. It all started with the original "Crack Dip" way back in 2008. I made it for a football game, and we couldn't stop eating it. We started calling it "Crack".  This Tater Tot Casserole is no different. It is so addictive. It is also super easy to make. This casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen for later too! Make it!

"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - easy Cheddar, Bacon and Ranch potato casserole using frozen tater tots. So simple and tastes amazing! The flavor combination is highly addictive!! Can freeze casserole for easy side dish later.


"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - easy Cheddar, Bacon and Ranch potato casserole using frozen tater tots. So simple and tastes amazing! The flavor combination is highly addictive!! Can freeze casserole for easy side dish later.

"Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe - easy Cheddar, Bacon and Ranch potato casserole using frozen tater tots. So simple and tastes amazing! The flavor combination is highly addictive!! Can freeze casserole for easy side dish later.

Yield: serves 8 to 10

Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole

prep time: 5 MINScook time: 40 MINStotal time: 45 mins

ingredients:


instructions:


  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, soup, Ranch mix, bacon and cheese. Fold in frozen tater tots. Spoon mixture into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly.
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  1. LisaJuly 28, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    If it was split into two 8x8 pans, could it be frozen and if so, would you freeze it before or after cooking.

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2018 at 7:38 PM

      This is literally my go to recipe for any family gathering. It's also my husbands favorite thing I make. In fact, it's the holidays and my aunt contacted my mother to ask me for this recipe two days ago so she can make it for her family gather. This recipe is great!

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  2. LisaJuly 28, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    If it was split into two 8x8 pans, could it be frozen and if so, would you freeze it before or after cooking.

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  3. Anita MillerAugust 3, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Can you make this in a crock pot? I want to take it to a party and want to keep it warm.

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  4. Anita MillerAugust 3, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Can I make this in a crock pot? I'm going to a party and I want to keep it warm.

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  5. JessicaAugust 5, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Do you think it would be ok to replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt?

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    1. Stephanie @ Plain ChickenAugust 5, 2015 at 8:08 AM

      You could. I've done that in other potato casseroles and it tastes fine.

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  6. Walter GrzelewskiAugust 24, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Could not find "2 lb." tater tots. Everywhere its 28 oz. So I used 2- 28 oz. bags of baby taters tots. An extra can of cream of chicken soup, a white onion, chopped. And a 12.5 oz. can of cooked chicken meat. Just fit in my pan. Gave it an extra 15 minutes to bake. Fantastic! Definitely a keeper.

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    1. Sue AyotteAugust 19, 2017 at 8:02 AM

      I was wondering about the chicken. I have chix breast and don't know how much to put in. I thought this was supposed to be a chicken recipe. No chix listed in recipe?

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  7. EileenOctober 3, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    I live in UK, can you tell me what Ranch dressing mix is? What can I use as a substitute? This looks and sounds a delicious dish and want to try it.

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    1. WayneNovember 19, 2015 at 2:55 PM

      Something like this. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Valley-Ranch-Dips-mix/dp/B000EDK3G4

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  8. Lori WestOctober 6, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Stephanie, your site has become my "go to" for yummy recipes...thank you! Teenage son especially loves all your "Crack" recipes...I added some cooked chicken to this for a quick meal & he raved. Keep up the great work!

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    1. Stephanie @ Plain ChickenOctober 6, 2015 at 11:59 AM

      Lori - I'm thrilled you are enjoying the site! Great idea for adding chicken. I will give that a try next time!

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  9. ClaraNovember 18, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Did u cook the bacon ahead of time?

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    1. Jessica WendlerNovember 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM

      You buy the Oscar Mayer bag of bacon pieces that already cooked. It should be next to the salad dressing at your grocery store.

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  10. Sara DawesMarch 9, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    Is the cream of chicken soup the smaller can or family size? thanks! :)

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  11. MaryMarch 15, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    This was amazing! I added a couple of chicken breasts, cubed, to the recipe. They weren't fully cooked at the end of 45 min at 350, so I upped the temp to 375 for 20 more min. Next time I'll just cook it at 375 the whole time.

    Thanks for the meal!

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    1. Kate ThreadgillApril 11, 2016 at 7:45 AM

      When you added the chicken, did you also add more of the wet ingredients? If not, was it dry?

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  12. AnnissaApril 11, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    I used this as the base of my casserole tonight and it was delicious! I used mushroom soup since I don't like cream of chicken. As Mary suggested, I added some chopped up chicken thighs as well and just upped the temp. Add some extra spices and it was super tasty!

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  13. AnnissaApril 11, 2016 at 11:37 PM

    I used this as the base of my casserole tonight and it was delicious! I used mushroom soup since I don't like cream of chicken. As Mary suggested, I added some chopped up chicken thighs as well and just upped the temp. Add some extra spices and it was super tasty!

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  14. Kadisha DeskinsJune 4, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Has anyone tried this with ground beef?

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  15. 2whitieJune 11, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    I tried this casserole and it was delicious! All my kids loved it. Score!! :)

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  16. Beverly CravenSeptember 4, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    Do you thaw the tots before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients?

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  17. Gillian ZussmanDecember 13, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    Can this be made the night before?

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  18. Jan HebenstreitJuly 2, 2017 at 9:34 AM

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  19. Jan HebenstreitJuly 2, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    How long do you cook the "Cracked Out" Tater Tot Casserole in the crock pot and at which temperature? I would like to include chicken breast cut up (cooked or uncooked?)

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    1. Stephanie @ Plain ChickenAugust 19, 2017 at 8:13 AM

      There is no chicken in this recipe. This is a tater tot potato casserole recipe.

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  20. Alicia Sue RogersAugust 24, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    I made this recipe and added chicken and more bacon and cheese. Turned out great. I did use a bigger casserole dish though 11x14

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  21. Shawn GlasgowOctober 9, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    Do you use just the condensed soup or do you add water to make the soup and add both?

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    1. Stephanie @ Plain ChickenOctober 9, 2017 at 4:52 PM

      just use the soup as it is in the can - don't add any water

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  22. Ashley Crisman BertinoOctober 30, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    If you freeze it in 8x8s do you thaw it out first and then follow original baking instructions?

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  23. UnknownDecember 24, 2017 at 3:53 PM

    Do you bake it covered or uncovered?

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  24. LindsayJanuary 3, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    Is the receipe suppose to say 1 1oz pack of ranch dressing mix? Thanks!

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  25. midwestmomDecember 20, 2018 at 2:06 PM

    Hi! Sorry to bring this up months later.. I'm making this for a holiday party on Monday but wanted to make it in advance and freeze it.. I read online to thaw casseroles overnight, but since the tater tots are supposed to be frozen, I'm afraid thawing them ovenight will ruin it. I am known for ruining just about everything I have ever attempted to bake so I figured I'd ask incase anyone happens to be looking at this post anymore šŸ˜‚ sorry if this sounds dumb šŸ¤¦ thanks!

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    1. Stephanie @ Plain ChickenDecember 20, 2018 at 2:21 PM

      I do thaw this before baking and it is fine. You can also cover it with foil and bake for 20 minutes and uncover and bake an additional 40 to 45 minutes.

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  26. midwestmomDecember 20, 2018 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you!!

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  27. KateJanuary 30, 2019 at 2:59 PM

    What do you think is the best way to reheat leftovers?

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  28. BrandieFebruary 2, 2019 at 5:12 PM

    How many people does this recipe serve? We bought all the stuff now I'm just going it feeds all 7 of us or should we double it?

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