{"id":104569,"date":"2026-01-13T11:21:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T11:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/cracked-out-tater-tot-casserole-with-bacon-and-ranch\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T11:21:04","slug":"cracked-out-tater-tot-casserole-with-bacon-and-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/cracked-out-tater-tot-casserole-with-bacon-and-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"Cracked Out Tater Tot Casserole with Bacon and Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Completely out of dinner ideas? This cracked out tater tot casserole is cheesy, crispy, and loaded with bacon and ranch. Ready in minutes and loved by kids and adults alike. It will be your new go-to budget friendly, weeknight win.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-tater-tot-casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-tater-tot-casserole-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-tater-tot-casserole-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Completely out of dinner ideas? This cracked out tater tot casserole is cheesy, crispy, and loaded with bacon and ranch. Ready in minutes and loved by kids and adults alike. It will be your new go-to budget friendly, weeknight win.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-tater-tot-casserole-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and <strong>a little bit addictive<\/strong>, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cracked out tater tot casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-329758\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Why This One Will Be On Repeat<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-Out Comfort Food:<\/strong>\u00a0Creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed, seasoned with ranch and topped with crispy tater tots, this is cozy food done big.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ridiculously Easy to Make:<\/strong>\u00a0One bowl, one pan, and the oven does the heavy lifting. No complicated steps, no stress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Guaranteed Crowd Favorite:<\/strong>\u00a0Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day, this is the dish everyone goes back for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crack-tater-tot-casserole-ingredients\">Crack Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-329804\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-329804\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsCrackTaterTotCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make it Heartier:<\/strong>\u00a0Stir in 2\u20133 cups of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/boiled-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">shredded chicken<\/a>, cooked ground beef, or sliced or crumbled sausage for an extra filling meal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap the Seasoning:<\/strong>\u00a0If you don\u2019t have a ranch packet, make my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">homemade ranch seasoning<\/a>. Use about 2 to 2\u00bd tablespoons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Sodium:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose low-sodium or no-sodium cream of chicken soup to better control the salt level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change the Soup:<\/strong>\u00a0Cream of celery or cream of mushroom can be used in place of cream of chicken for a slightly different flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-crack-tater-tot-casserole\">How to Make Crack Tater Tot Casserole<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00baF, then spray a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/pyrex-9-34-x13-34-glass-deep-casserole-dish-with-lid-sage-green\/-\/A-88156166#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">9 x 13-inch baking dish<\/a> with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.\u00a0Combine\u00a0sour cream,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-cream-chicken-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">cream of chicken soup<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bacon-recipes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">bacon<\/a>,\u00a0cheddar,\u00a0green onions, and\u00a0ranch seasoning\u00a0in a large bowl.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Tater Tots:<\/strong> Stir in\u00a0tater tots, then transfer into the baking dish.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329808\" alt=\"All of the sauce ingredients added to a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-329808\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329808\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the sauce ingredients added to a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-329808\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329807\" alt=\"Tater tots added to the sauce mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-329807\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329807\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tater tots added to the sauce mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-329807\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329805\" alt=\"Tater tot and sauce mixture added to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-329805\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"329805\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tater tot and sauce mixture added to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-329805\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CrackTaterTotCasserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-tater-tot-casserole-1.jpg&amp;description=Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"328142\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-328143\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"328143\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-4139967420\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-4139967420\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-328143-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-328143-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"328143\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-328143-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then it set aside.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-328143-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups sour cream<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound cooked, chopped bacon<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups shredded cheddar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u2153 cup sliced green onions<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning<\/span> in a large bowl. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-328143-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-328143-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (30-ounce) bag frozen tater tots<\/span>, then transfer into the baking dish. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-328143-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with green onions and serve. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-328143-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage, Reheat, and Make Ahead Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"134\">Fridge:<\/strong> Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\">Freezer:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"213\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"430\">Reheating:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"213\"><strong>From the Fridge: <\/strong>Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals or bake at 350\u00b0F for 15\u201320 minutes until heated through.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"213\"><strong>From Frozen:<\/strong> Bake at 350\u00b0F covered with foil for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 40 minutes until bubbly and the center reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"739\">Make Ahead:<\/strong> Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature for 1\u20132 hours before baking, adding 10\u201315 minutes as needed until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1066\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-328143-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">710<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">37<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">55<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">103<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1601<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">512<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">776<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">284<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Serving portion of cracked out tater tot casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-329759\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Serving portion of cracked out tater tot casserole.\" class=\"wp-image-329759\" title=\"Crack tater tot casserole is bold, cozy, and a little bit addictive, in the best way! Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy tots, it\u2019s the kind of dinner everyone gets excited about.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crack Tater Tot Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crack-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-cracked-out-recipe-s-to-try\">More Cracked Out Recipe\u2019s To Try<\/h2>\n<p>If you love the OG <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">crack chicken casserole<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-chicken-dip\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">crack chicken dip<\/a>, you will also love these other favorites!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crack-tater-tot-casserole\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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